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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,465.95, 1,307,196.30 and 231,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,465.95, 1,307,196.30 and 231,769.14 is: 347,653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,465.95 : 1,307,196.30 = 231,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,465.95/1,307,196.30 = 231,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,465.95x = 1,307,196.30 × 231,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,465.95x = 302,967,762,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,967,762,262.18/871,465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,653.01

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