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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,029.14, 1,298,890.62 and 234,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,029.14, 1,298,890.62 and 234,992.16 is: 352,446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,029.14 : 1,298,890.62 = 234,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,029.14/1,298,890.62 = 234,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,029.14x = 1,298,890.62 × 234,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,029.14x = 305,229,112,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,229,112,397.54/866,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,446.70

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