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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,338.24, 1,234,834.56 and 232,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,338.24, 1,234,834.56 and 232,224 is: 348,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,338.24 : 1,234,834.56 = 232,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,338.24/1,234,834.56 = 232,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,338.24x = 1,234,834.56 × 232,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,338.24x = 286,758,220,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,758,220,861.44/823,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,287.26

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