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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,947.72, 1,295,773.88 and 232,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,947.72, 1,295,773.88 and 232,713.91 is: 349,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,947.72 : 1,295,773.88 = 232,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,947.72/1,295,773.88 = 232,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,947.72x = 1,295,773.88 × 232,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,947.72x = 301,544,603,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,544,603,433.02/863,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,031.08

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