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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,063.62, 1,294,593.57 and 231,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,063.62, 1,294,593.57 and 231,977.43 is: 347,965.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,063.62 : 1,294,593.57 = 231,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,063.62/1,294,593.57 = 231,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,063.62x = 1,294,593.57 × 231,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,063.62x = 300,316,489,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,316,489,263.13/863,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,965.65

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