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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,942.85, 1,295,766.57 and 232,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,942.85, 1,295,766.57 and 232,709.04 is: 349,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,942.85 : 1,295,766.57 = 232,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,942.85/1,295,766.57 = 232,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,942.85x = 1,295,766.57 × 232,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,942.85x = 301,536,594,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,536,594,568.79/863,942.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,023.77

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