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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,982.24, 1,294,472.25 and 231,896.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,982.24, 1,294,472.25 and 231,896.06 is: 347,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,982.24 : 1,294,472.25 = 231,896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,982.24/1,294,472.25 = 231,896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,982.24x = 1,294,472.25 × 231,896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,982.24x = 300,183,014,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,183,014,554.34/862,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,843.79

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