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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,708.64, 1,295,416.08 and 232,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,708.64, 1,295,416.08 and 232,481.76 is: 348,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,708.64 : 1,295,416.08 = 232,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,708.64/1,295,416.08 = 232,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,708.64x = 1,295,416.08 × 232,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,708.64x = 301,160,610,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,160,610,210.70/863,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,683.10

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