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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,377.64, 1,358,063.72 and 231,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,377.64, 1,358,063.72 and 231,459.05 is: 347,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,377.64 : 1,358,063.72 = 231,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,377.64/1,358,063.72 = 231,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,377.64x = 1,358,063.72 × 231,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,377.64x = 314,336,141,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,336,141,576.50/905,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,187.88

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