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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,527.04, 1,292,290.16 and 230,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,527.04, 1,292,290.16 and 230,424.44 is: 345,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,527.04 : 1,292,290.16 = 230,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,527.04/1,292,290.16 = 230,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,527.04x = 1,292,290.16 × 230,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,527.04x = 297,775,236,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,775,236,435.51/861,527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,636.55

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