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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,984.74, 1,294,475.97 and 231,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,984.74, 1,294,475.97 and 231,898.59 is: 347,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,984.74 : 1,294,475.97 = 231,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,984.74/1,294,475.97 = 231,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,984.74x = 1,294,475.97 × 231,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,984.74x = 300,187,152,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,187,152,231.88/862,984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,847.58

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