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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,604.24, 1,299,933 and 235,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,604.24, 1,299,933 and 235,531.44 is: 353,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,604.24 : 1,299,933 = 235,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,604.24/1,299,933 = 235,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,604.24x = 1,299,933 × 235,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,604.24x = 306,175,091,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,175,091,393.52/866,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,304.40

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