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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,941.14, 1,300,280.49 and 235,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,941.14, 1,300,280.49 and 235,904.16 is: 353,820.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,941.14 : 1,300,280.49 = 235,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,941.14/1,300,280.49 = 235,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,941.14x = 1,300,280.49 × 235,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,941.14x = 306,741,576,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,741,576,757.84/866,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,820.53

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