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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,334.49, 1,234,828.94 and 232,220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,334.49, 1,234,828.94 and 232,220.25 is: 348,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,334.49 : 1,234,828.94 = 232,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,334.49/1,234,828.94 = 232,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,334.49x = 1,234,828.94 × 232,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,334.49x = 286,752,283,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,752,283,992.93/823,334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,281.64

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