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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,455.50, 1,292,183.18 and 230,352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,455.50, 1,292,183.18 and 230,352.91 is: 345,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,455.50 : 1,292,183.18 = 230,352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,455.50/1,292,183.18 = 230,352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,455.50x = 1,292,183.18 × 230,352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,455.50x = 297,658,155,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,658,155,766.05/861,455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,529.35

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