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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,768.58, 1,358,651.97 and 231,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,768.58, 1,358,651.97 and 231,848.79 is: 347,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,768.58 : 1,358,651.97 = 231,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,768.58/1,358,651.97 = 231,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,768.58x = 1,358,651.97 × 231,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,768.58x = 315,001,815,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,001,815,275.62/905,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,772.95

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