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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,571.46, 1,358,403.72 and 231,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,571.46, 1,358,403.72 and 231,658.60 is: 347,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,571.46 : 1,358,403.72 = 231,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,571.46/1,358,403.72 = 231,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,571.46x = 1,358,403.72 × 231,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,571.46x = 314,685,904,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,685,904,009.99/905,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,499.80

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