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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,940.66, 1,295,823.48 and 232,918.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,940.66, 1,295,823.48 and 232,918.26 is: 349,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,940.66 : 1,295,823.48 = 232,918.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,940.66/1,295,823.48 = 232,918.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,940.66x = 1,295,823.48 × 232,918.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,940.66x = 301,820,950,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,820,950,228.75/863,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,353.80

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