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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,637.50, 1,292,456.25 and 230,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,637.50, 1,292,456.25 and 230,534.91 is: 345,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,637.50 : 1,292,456.25 = 230,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,637.50/1,292,456.25 = 230,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,637.50x = 1,292,456.25 × 230,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,637.50x = 297,956,285,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,956,285,272.69/861,637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,802.37

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