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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,967.74, 1,295,803.86 and 232,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,967.74, 1,295,803.86 and 232,733.90 is: 349,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,967.74 : 1,295,803.86 = 232,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,967.74/1,295,803.86 = 232,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,967.74x = 1,295,803.86 × 232,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,967.74x = 301,577,485,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,577,485,972.85/863,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,061.05

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