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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,766.97, 1,295,728.21 and 232,666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,766.97, 1,295,728.21 and 232,666.81 is: 349,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,766.97 : 1,295,728.21 = 232,666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,766.97/1,295,728.21 = 232,666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,766.97x = 1,295,728.21 × 232,666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,766.97x = 301,472,949,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,472,949,247.71/863,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,021.16

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