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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,994.40, 1,300,360.22 and 235,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,994.40, 1,300,360.22 and 235,957.40 is: 353,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,994.40 : 1,300,360.22 = 235,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,994.40/1,300,360.22 = 235,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,994.40x = 1,300,360.22 × 235,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,994.40x = 306,829,616,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,829,616,574.63/866,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,900.34

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