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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,423.24, 1,234,961.70 and 232,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,423.24, 1,234,961.70 and 232,309 is: 348,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,423.24 : 1,234,961.70 = 232,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,423.24/1,234,961.70 = 232,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,423.24x = 1,234,961.70 × 232,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,423.24x = 286,892,717,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,892,717,565.30/823,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,414.65

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