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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,727.16, 1,307,588.79 and 232,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,727.16, 1,307,588.79 and 232,031.01 is: 348,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,727.16 : 1,307,588.79 = 232,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,727.16/1,307,588.79 = 232,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,727.16x = 1,307,588.79 × 232,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,727.16x = 303,401,147,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,401,147,608.38/871,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,046.00

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