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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,031.27, 1,298,893.81 and 234,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,031.27, 1,298,893.81 and 234,994.29 is: 352,449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,031.27 : 1,298,893.81 = 234,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,031.27/1,298,893.81 = 234,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,031.27x = 1,298,893.81 × 234,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,031.27x = 305,232,620,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,232,620,996.90/866,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,449.89

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