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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,055.36, 1,294,581.20 and 231,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,055.36, 1,294,581.20 and 231,969.17 is: 347,953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,055.36 : 1,294,581.20 = 231,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,055.36/1,294,581.20 = 231,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,055.36x = 1,294,581.20 × 231,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,055.36x = 300,302,930,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,302,930,277.98/863,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,953.26

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