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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,032.27, 1,298,895.30 and 234,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,032.27, 1,298,895.30 and 234,995.29 is: 352,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,032.27 : 1,298,895.30 = 234,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,032.27/1,298,895.30 = 234,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,032.27x = 1,298,895.30 × 234,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,032.27x = 305,234,277,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,234,277,703.14/866,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,451.39

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