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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,307.62, 1,296,461.40 and 233,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,307.62, 1,296,461.40 and 233,221.44 is: 349,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,307.62 : 1,296,461.40 = 233,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,307.62/1,296,461.40 = 233,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,307.62x = 1,296,461.40 × 233,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,307.62x = 302,362,594,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,362,594,612.42/864,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,832.15

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