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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,768.61, 1,298,652.92 and 234,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,768.61, 1,298,652.92 and 234,682.42 is: 352,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,768.61 : 1,298,652.92 = 234,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,768.61/1,298,652.92 = 234,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,768.61x = 1,298,652.92 × 234,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,768.61x = 304,771,010,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,771,010,005.67/865,768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,023.63

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