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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,414.88, 1,292,020.56 and 230,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,414.88, 1,292,020.56 and 230,377.60 is: 345,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,414.88 : 1,292,020.56 = 230,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,414.88/1,292,020.56 = 230,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,414.88x = 1,292,020.56 × 230,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,414.88x = 297,652,595,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,652,595,763.46/861,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,539.19

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