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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,898.30, 1,358,842.59 and 231,978.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,898.30, 1,358,842.59 and 231,978.30 is: 347,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,898.30 : 1,358,842.59 = 231,978.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,898.30/1,358,842.59 = 231,978.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,898.30x = 1,358,842.59 × 231,978.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,898.30x = 315,221,993,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,221,993,995.80/905,898.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,966.21

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