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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,625.28, 1,293,938.23 and 231,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,625.28, 1,293,938.23 and 231,539.10 is: 347,308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,625.28 : 1,293,938.23 = 231,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,625.28/1,293,938.23 = 231,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,625.28x = 1,293,938.23 × 231,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,625.28x = 299,597,293,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,597,293,229.79/862,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,308.73

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