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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,936.41, 1,295,817.12 and 232,914.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,936.41, 1,295,817.12 and 232,914.01 is: 349,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,936.41 : 1,295,817.12 = 232,914.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,936.41/1,295,817.12 = 232,914.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,936.41x = 1,295,817.12 × 232,914.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,936.41x = 301,813,961,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,813,961,645.85/863,936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,347.43

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