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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,981.24, 1,294,470.75 and 231,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,981.24, 1,294,470.75 and 231,895.06 is: 347,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,981.24 : 1,294,470.75 = 231,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,981.24/1,294,470.75 = 231,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,981.24x = 1,294,470.75 × 231,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,981.24x = 300,181,372,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,181,372,239.50/862,981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,842.29

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