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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,335.24, 1,234,830.06 and 232,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,335.24, 1,234,830.06 and 232,221 is: 348,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,335.24 : 1,234,830.06 = 232,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,335.24/1,234,830.06 = 232,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,335.24x = 1,234,830.06 × 232,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,335.24x = 286,753,471,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,753,471,363.26/823,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,282.76

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