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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,335.01, 1,293,404.10 and 231,199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,335.01, 1,293,404.10 and 231,199.75 is: 346,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,335.01 : 1,293,404.10 = 231,199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,335.01/1,293,404.10 = 231,199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,335.01x = 1,293,404.10 × 231,199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,335.01x = 299,034,704,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,034,704,568.98/862,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,773.24

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