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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,408.58, 1,295,013.24 and 232,272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,408.58, 1,295,013.24 and 232,272.78 is: 348,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,408.58 : 1,295,013.24 = 232,272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,408.58/1,295,013.24 = 232,272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,408.58x = 1,295,013.24 × 232,272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,408.58x = 300,796,325,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,796,325,391.61/863,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,382.37

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