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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,293.85, 1,296,440.78 and 233,206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,293.85, 1,296,440.78 and 233,206.65 is: 349,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,293.85 : 1,296,440.78 = 233,206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,293.85/1,296,440.78 = 233,206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,293.85x = 1,296,440.78 × 233,206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,293.85x = 302,338,610,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,338,610,061.15/864,293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,809.98

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