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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,253.80, 1,296,380.70 and 233,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,253.80, 1,296,380.70 and 233,231.40 is: 349,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,253.80 : 1,296,380.70 = 233,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,253.80/1,296,380.70 = 233,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,253.80x = 1,296,380.70 × 233,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,253.80x = 302,356,685,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,356,685,593.98/864,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,847.10

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