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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,950.97, 1,295,778.75 and 232,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,950.97, 1,295,778.75 and 232,717.16 is: 349,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,950.97 : 1,295,778.75 = 232,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,950.97/1,295,778.75 = 232,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,950.97x = 1,295,778.75 × 232,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,950.97x = 301,549,950,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549,950,688.35/863,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,035.95

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