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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,313.86, 1,296,470.78 and 233,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,313.86, 1,296,470.78 and 233,226.66 is: 349,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,313.86 : 1,296,470.78 = 233,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,313.86/1,296,470.78 = 233,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,313.86x = 1,296,470.78 × 233,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,313.86x = 302,371,549,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,371,549,807.00/864,313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,839.99

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