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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,411.24, 1,234,943.70 and 232,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,411.24, 1,234,943.70 and 232,297 is: 348,396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,411.24 : 1,234,943.70 = 232,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,411.24/1,234,943.70 = 232,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,411.24x = 1,234,943.70 × 232,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,411.24x = 286,873,716,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,873,716,678.90/823,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,396.65

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