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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,318.55, 1,234,805.03 and 232,204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,318.55, 1,234,805.03 and 232,204.31 is: 348,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,318.55 : 1,234,805.03 = 232,204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,318.55/1,234,805.03 = 232,204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,318.55x = 1,234,805.03 × 232,204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,318.55x = 286,727,052,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,727,052,772.44/823,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,257.73

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