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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,358.49, 1,291,939.15 and 230,321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,358.49, 1,291,939.15 and 230,321.51 is: 345,455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,358.49 : 1,291,939.15 = 230,321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,358.49/1,291,939.15 = 230,321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,358.49x = 1,291,939.15 × 230,321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,358.49x = 297,561,380,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,561,380,519.27/861,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,455.91

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