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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,058.48, 1,299,088.32 and 234,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,058.48, 1,299,088.32 and 234,972.24 is: 352,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,058.48 : 1,299,088.32 = 234,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,058.48/1,299,088.32 = 234,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,058.48x = 1,299,088.32 × 234,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,058.48x = 305,249,692,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,249,692,508.24/866,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,458.52

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