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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,156, 1,357,908.84 and 344,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,156, 1,357,908.84 and 344,146.88 is: 516,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,156 : 1,357,908.84 = 344,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,156/1,357,908.84 = 344,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,156x = 1,357,908.84 × 344,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,156x = 467,320,090,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,320,090,610.42/905,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,286.80

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