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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,314.86, 1,296,472.28 and 233,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,314.86, 1,296,472.28 and 233,227.66 is: 349,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,314.86 : 1,296,472.28 = 233,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,314.86/1,296,472.28 = 233,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,314.86x = 1,296,472.28 × 233,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,314.86x = 302,373,196,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,373,196,119.27/864,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,841.49

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