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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,586.27, 1,358,425.94 and 231,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,586.27, 1,358,425.94 and 231,673.42 is: 347,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,586.27 : 1,358,425.94 = 231,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,586.27/1,358,425.94 = 231,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,586.27x = 1,358,425.94 × 231,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,586.27x = 314,711,182,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,711,182,178.15/905,586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,522.03

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