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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,946.97, 1,295,772.76 and 232,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,946.97, 1,295,772.76 and 232,713.16 is: 349,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,946.97 : 1,295,772.76 = 232,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,946.97/1,295,772.76 = 232,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,946.97x = 1,295,772.76 × 232,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,946.97x = 301,543,370,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,543,370,672.98/863,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,029.95

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