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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,322.28, 1,203,538.79 and 233,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,322.28, 1,203,538.79 and 233,708.10 is: 350,578.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,322.28 : 1,203,538.79 = 233,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,322.28/1,203,538.79 = 233,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,322.28x = 1,203,538.79 × 233,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,322.28x = 281,276,763,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,276,763,887.20/802,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,578.28

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