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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,588.53, 1,358,429.32 and 231,675.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,588.53, 1,358,429.32 and 231,675.67 is: 347,525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,588.53 : 1,358,429.32 = 231,675.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,588.53/1,358,429.32 = 231,675.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,588.53x = 1,358,429.32 × 231,675.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,588.53x = 314,715,022,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,715,022,858.64/905,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,525.41

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