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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,932.91, 1,295,811.87 and 232,910.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,932.91, 1,295,811.87 and 232,910.51 is: 349,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,932.91 : 1,295,811.87 = 232,910.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,932.91/1,295,811.87 = 232,910.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,932.91x = 1,295,811.87 × 232,910.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,932.91x = 301,808,203,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,808,203,505.75/863,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,342.18

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