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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,711.64, 1,295,420.58 and 232,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,711.64, 1,295,420.58 and 232,484.76 is: 348,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,711.64 : 1,295,420.58 = 232,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,711.64/1,295,420.58 = 232,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,711.64x = 1,295,420.58 × 232,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,711.64x = 301,165,542,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,165,542,640.36/863,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,687.60

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