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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,596.71, 1,293,894.90 and 231,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,596.71, 1,293,894.90 and 231,510.52 is: 347,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,596.71 : 1,293,894.90 = 231,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,596.71/1,293,894.90 = 231,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,596.71x = 1,293,894.90 × 231,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,596.71x = 299,550,284,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,550,284,412.95/862,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,265.74

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