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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,165.84, 1,357,748.72 and 231,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,165.84, 1,357,748.72 and 231,248.61 is: 346,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,165.84 : 1,357,748.72 = 231,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,165.84/1,357,748.72 = 231,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,165.84x = 1,357,748.72 × 231,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,165.84x = 313,977,503,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,977,503,073.04/905,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,872.91

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