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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,271.29, 1,299,307.63 and 226,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,271.29, 1,299,307.63 and 226,636.74 is: 339,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,271.29 : 1,299,307.63 = 226,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,271.29/1,299,307.63 = 226,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,271.29x = 1,299,307.63 × 226,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,271.29x = 294,470,844,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,470,844,953.73/866,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,929.13

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