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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,950.47, 1,295,778 and 232,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,950.47, 1,295,778 and 232,716.66 is: 349,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,950.47 : 1,295,778 = 232,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,950.47/1,295,778 = 232,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,950.47x = 1,295,778 × 232,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,950.47x = 301,549,128,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549,128,261.48/863,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,035.20

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