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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,950.71, 1,295,778.39 and 232,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,950.71, 1,295,778.39 and 232,716.90 is: 349,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,950.71 : 1,295,778.39 = 232,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,950.71/1,295,778.39 = 232,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,950.71x = 1,295,778.39 × 232,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,950.71x = 301,549,530,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549,530,007.79/863,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,035.57

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