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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,318.49, 1,234,804.94 and 232,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,318.49, 1,234,804.94 and 232,204.25 is: 348,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,318.49 : 1,234,804.94 = 232,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,318.49/1,234,804.94 = 232,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,318.49x = 1,234,804.94 × 232,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,318.49x = 286,726,953,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,726,953,827.97/823,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,257.64

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