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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,867.04, 1,295,830.92 and 232,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,867.04, 1,295,830.92 and 232,795.92 is: 349,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,867.04 : 1,295,830.92 = 232,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,867.04/1,295,830.92 = 232,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,867.04x = 1,295,830.92 × 232,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,867.04x = 301,664,151,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,664,151,185.85/863,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,202.06

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