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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,597.46, 1,299,892.56 and 235,509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,597.46, 1,299,892.56 and 235,509.48 is: 353,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,597.46 : 1,299,892.56 = 235,509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,597.46/1,299,892.56 = 235,509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,597.46x = 1,299,892.56 × 235,509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,597.46x = 306,137,020,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,137,020,861.47/866,597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,263.23

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