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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,332.74, 1,234,826.31 and 232,218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,332.74, 1,234,826.31 and 232,218.50 is: 348,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,332.74 : 1,234,826.31 = 232,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,332.74/1,234,826.31 = 232,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,332.74x = 1,234,826.31 × 232,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,332.74x = 286,749,513,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,749,513,468.74/823,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,279.01

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