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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,724, 1,358,632.17 and 231,810.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,724, 1,358,632.17 and 231,810.84 is: 347,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,724 : 1,358,632.17 = 231,810.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,724/1,358,632.17 = 231,810.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,724x = 1,358,632.17 × 231,810.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,724x = 314,945,664,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,945,664,578.72/905,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,728.08

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