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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,523.02, 1,292,284.17 and 230,420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,523.02, 1,292,284.17 and 230,420.43 is: 345,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,523.02 : 1,292,284.17 = 230,420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,523.02/1,292,284.17 = 230,420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,523.02x = 1,292,284.17 × 230,420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,523.02x = 297,768,674,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,768,674,133.59/861,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,630.55

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