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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,185.60, 1,299,277.76 and 235,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,185.60, 1,299,277.76 and 235,192 is: 352,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,185.60 : 1,299,277.76 = 235,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,185.60/1,299,277.76 = 235,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,185.60x = 1,299,277.76 × 235,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,185.60x = 305,579,734,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,579,734,929.92/866,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,787.83

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