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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,791.04, 1,297,215.72 and 233,710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,791.04, 1,297,215.72 and 233,710.32 is: 350,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,791.04 : 1,297,215.72 = 233,710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,791.04/1,297,215.72 = 233,710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,791.04x = 1,297,215.72 × 233,710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,791.04x = 303,172,701,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,172,701,030.23/864,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,573.36

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