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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,635.20, 1,299,821.58 and 226,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,635.20, 1,299,821.58 and 226,952.28 is: 340,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,635.20 : 1,299,821.58 = 226,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,635.20/1,299,821.58 = 226,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,635.20x = 1,299,821.58 × 226,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,635.20x = 294,997,471,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,997,471,174.20/866,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,394.06

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