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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,423.08, 1,297,984.86 and 234,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,423.08, 1,297,984.86 and 234,189.48 is: 351,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,423.08 : 1,297,984.86 = 234,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,423.08/1,297,984.86 = 234,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,423.08x = 1,297,984.86 × 234,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,423.08x = 303,974,399,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,974,399,411.27/865,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,243.69

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