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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,374.10, 1,291,962.73 and 230,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,374.10, 1,291,962.73 and 230,337.12 is: 345,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,374.10 : 1,291,962.73 = 230,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,374.10/1,291,962.73 = 230,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,374.10x = 1,291,962.73 × 230,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,374.10x = 297,586,972,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,586,972,456.97/861,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,479.36

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