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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,544.53, 1,292,218.52 and 230,507.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,544.53, 1,292,218.52 and 230,507.01 is: 345,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,544.53 : 1,292,218.52 = 230,507.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,544.53/1,292,218.52 = 230,507.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,544.53x = 1,292,218.52 × 230,507.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,544.53x = 297,865,426,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,865,426,159.29/861,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,734.22

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