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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,455.13, 1,292,182.61 and 230,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,455.13, 1,292,182.61 and 230,352.54 is: 345,528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,455.13 : 1,292,182.61 = 230,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,455.13/1,292,182.61 = 230,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,455.13x = 1,292,182.61 × 230,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,455.13x = 297,657,546,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,657,546,357.33/861,455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,528.79

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