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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,909.26, 1,294,276.41 and 231,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,909.26, 1,294,276.41 and 231,741.06 is: 347,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,909.26 : 1,294,276.41 = 231,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,909.26/1,294,276.41 = 231,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,909.26x = 1,294,276.41 × 231,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,909.26x = 299,936,987,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,936,987,186.40/862,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,588.10

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