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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,310.35, 1,302,347.30 and 228,560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,310.35, 1,302,347.30 and 228,560.54 is: 342,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,310.35 : 1,302,347.30 = 228,560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,310.35/1,302,347.30 = 228,560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,310.35x = 1,302,347.30 × 228,560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,310.35x = 297,665,194,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,665,194,501.00/868,310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,809.68

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