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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,135.60, 1,299,203.40 and 235,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,135.60, 1,299,203.40 and 235,127.60 is: 352,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,135.60 : 1,299,203.40 = 235,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,135.60/1,299,203.40 = 235,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,135.60x = 1,299,203.40 × 235,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,135.60x = 305,478,577,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,478,577,353.84/866,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,691.40

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