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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,947.97, 1,295,774.26 and 232,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,947.97, 1,295,774.26 and 232,714.16 is: 349,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,947.97 : 1,295,774.26 = 232,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,947.97/1,295,774.26 = 232,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,947.97x = 1,295,774.26 × 232,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,947.97x = 301,545,018,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,545,018,465.52/863,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,031.46

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