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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,401.85, 1,359,603.12 and 232,483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,401.85, 1,359,603.12 and 232,483.17 is: 348,724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,401.85 : 1,359,603.12 = 232,483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,401.85/1,359,603.12 = 232,483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,401.85x = 1,359,603.12 × 232,483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,401.85x = 316,084,843,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,084,843,279.49/906,401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,724.84

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