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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,030.79, 1,298,893.10 and 234,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,030.79, 1,298,893.10 and 234,993.81 is: 352,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,030.79 : 1,298,893.10 = 234,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,030.79/1,298,893.10 = 234,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,030.79x = 1,298,893.10 × 234,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,030.79x = 305,231,841,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,231,841,047.19/866,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,449.18

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