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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,933.91, 1,295,813.37 and 232,911.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,933.91, 1,295,813.37 and 232,911.51 is: 349,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,933.91 : 1,295,813.37 = 232,911.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,933.91/1,295,813.37 = 232,911.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,933.91x = 1,295,813.37 × 232,911.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,933.91x = 301,809,848,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,809,848,684.89/863,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,343.68

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