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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,987.74, 1,294,480.47 and 231,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,987.74, 1,294,480.47 and 231,901.59 is: 347,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,987.74 : 1,294,480.47 = 231,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,987.74/1,294,480.47 = 231,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,987.74x = 1,294,480.47 × 231,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,987.74x = 300,192,079,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,192,079,216.95/862,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,852.08

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