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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,332.49, 1,234,825.94 and 232,218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,332.49, 1,234,825.94 and 232,218.25 is: 348,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,332.49 : 1,234,825.94 = 232,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,332.49/1,234,825.94 = 232,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,332.49x = 1,234,825.94 × 232,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,332.49x = 286,749,117,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,749,117,680.31/823,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,278.64

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