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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,951.97, 1,295,780.25 and 232,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,951.97, 1,295,780.25 and 232,718.16 is: 349,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,951.97 : 1,295,780.25 = 232,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,951.97/1,295,780.25 = 232,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,951.97x = 1,295,780.25 × 232,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,951.97x = 301,551,595,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,551,595,544.34/863,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,037.45

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