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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,295.62, 1,296,443.40 and 233,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,295.62, 1,296,443.40 and 233,209.41 is: 349,814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,295.62 : 1,296,443.40 = 233,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,295.62/1,296,443.40 = 233,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,295.62x = 1,296,443.40 × 233,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,295.62x = 302,342,800,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,342,800,412.39/864,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,814.11

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