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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,673.10, 1,294,009.65 and 231,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,673.10, 1,294,009.65 and 231,650.70 is: 347,476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,673.10 : 1,294,009.65 = 231,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,673.10/1,294,009.65 = 231,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,673.10x = 1,294,009.65 × 231,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,673.10x = 299,758,241,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,758,241,229.26/862,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,476.05

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