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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,418.24, 1,234,954.20 and 232,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,418.24, 1,234,954.20 and 232,304 is: 348,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,418.24 : 1,234,954.20 = 232,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,418.24/1,234,954.20 = 232,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,418.24x = 1,234,954.20 × 232,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,418.24x = 286,884,800,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,884,800,476.80/823,418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,407.15

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