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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,359.00, 1,291,939.91 and 230,322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,359.00, 1,291,939.91 and 230,322.02 is: 345,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,359.00 : 1,291,939.91 = 230,322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,359.00/1,291,939.91 = 230,322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,359.00x = 1,291,939.91 × 230,322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,359.00x = 297,562,202,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,562,202,178.51/861,359.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,456.66

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