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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,424.24, 1,234,963.20 and 232,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,424.24, 1,234,963.20 and 232,310 is: 348,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,424.24 : 1,234,963.20 = 232,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,424.24/1,234,963.20 = 232,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,424.24x = 1,234,963.20 × 232,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,424.24x = 286,894,300,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,894,300,992/823,424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,416.15

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