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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,650.24, 1,300,002.40 and 235,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,650.24, 1,300,002.40 and 235,577.44 is: 353,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,650.24 : 1,300,002.40 = 235,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,650.24/1,300,002.40 = 235,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,650.24x = 1,300,002.40 × 235,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,650.24x = 306,251,237,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,251,237,385.86/866,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,373.51

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