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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,911.76, 1,294,280.16 and 231,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,911.76, 1,294,280.16 and 231,743.56 is: 347,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,911.76 : 1,294,280.16 = 231,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,911.76/1,294,280.16 = 231,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,911.76x = 1,294,280.16 × 231,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,911.76x = 299,941,091,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,941,091,915.77/862,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,591.85

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