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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,956.71, 1,295,787.39 and 232,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,956.71, 1,295,787.39 and 232,722.90 is: 349,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,956.71 : 1,295,787.39 = 232,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,956.71/1,295,787.39 = 232,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,956.71x = 1,295,787.39 × 232,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,956.71x = 301,559,399,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,559,399,184.23/863,956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,044.57

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