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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,861.04, 1,295,821.92 and 232,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,861.04, 1,295,821.92 and 232,789.92 is: 349,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,861.04 : 1,295,821.92 = 232,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,861.04/1,295,821.92 = 232,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,861.04x = 1,295,821.92 × 232,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,861.04x = 301,654,281,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,654,281,091.05/863,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,193.06

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