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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,345.58, 1,303,870.73 and 229,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,345.58, 1,303,870.73 and 229,656.27 is: 344,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,345.58 : 1,303,870.73 = 229,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,345.58/1,303,870.73 = 229,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,345.58x = 1,303,870.73 × 229,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,345.58x = 299,442,092,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,442,092,247.80/869,345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,445.41

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