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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,154, 1,357,905.84 and 344,144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,154, 1,357,905.84 and 344,144.88 is: 516,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,154 : 1,357,905.84 = 344,144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,154/1,357,905.84 = 344,144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,154x = 1,357,905.84 × 344,144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,154x = 467,316,342,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,316,342,358.10/905,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,283.80

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