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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,950.32, 1,295,777.79 and 232,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,950.32, 1,295,777.79 and 232,716.51 is: 349,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,950.32 : 1,295,777.79 = 232,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,950.32/1,295,777.79 = 232,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,950.32x = 1,295,777.79 × 232,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,950.32x = 301,548,885,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,548,885,024.31/863,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,034.98

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