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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,502.24, 1,292,253.06 and 230,399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,502.24, 1,292,253.06 and 230,399.66 is: 345,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,502.24 : 1,292,253.06 = 230,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,502.24/1,292,253.06 = 230,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,502.24x = 1,292,253.06 × 230,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,502.24x = 297,734,665,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,734,665,657.96/861,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,599.41

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