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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,798.65, 1,298,697.93 and 234,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,798.65, 1,298,697.93 and 234,696.06 is: 352,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,798.65 : 1,298,697.93 = 234,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,798.65/1,298,697.93 = 234,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,798.65x = 1,298,697.93 × 234,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,798.65x = 304,799,287,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,799,287,301.16/865,798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,044.08

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