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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,147.76, 1,299,169.80 and 235,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,147.76, 1,299,169.80 and 235,047.60 is: 352,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,147.76 : 1,299,169.80 = 235,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,147.76/1,299,169.80 = 235,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,147.76x = 1,299,169.80 × 235,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,147.76x = 305,366,743,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,366,743,482.48/866,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,557.33

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