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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,298.28, 1,299,298.38 and 235,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,298.28, 1,299,298.38 and 235,262.92 is: 352,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,298.28 : 1,299,298.38 = 235,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,298.28/1,299,298.38 = 235,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,298.28x = 1,299,298.38 × 235,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,298.28x = 305,676,730,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,676,730,830.07/866,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,853.90

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