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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,801.60, 1,294,202.40 and 231,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,801.60, 1,294,202.40 and 231,779.20 is: 347,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,801.60 : 1,294,202.40 = 231,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,801.60/1,294,202.40 = 231,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,801.60x = 1,294,202.40 × 231,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,801.60x = 299,969,196,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,969,196,910.08/862,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,668.80

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