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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,297.23, 1,212,093.73 and 231,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,297.23, 1,212,093.73 and 231,793.33 is: 347,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,297.23 : 1,212,093.73 = 231,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,297.23/1,212,093.73 = 231,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,297.23x = 1,212,093.73 × 231,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,297.23x = 280,955,240,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,955,240,177.17/808,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,589.02

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