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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,320.24, 1,234,807.56 and 232,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,320.24, 1,234,807.56 and 232,206 is: 348,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,320.24 : 1,234,807.56 = 232,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,320.24/1,234,807.56 = 232,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,320.24x = 1,234,807.56 × 232,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,320.24x = 286,729,724,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,729,724,277.36/823,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,260.26

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