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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,942.34, 1,295,765.82 and 232,708.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,942.34, 1,295,765.82 and 232,708.53 is: 349,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,942.34 : 1,295,765.82 = 232,708.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,942.34/1,295,765.82 = 232,708.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,942.34x = 1,295,765.82 × 232,708.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,942.34x = 301,535,759,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,535,759,196.45/863,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,023.01

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