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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,498.24, 1,235,074.56 and 232,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,498.24, 1,235,074.56 and 232,384 is: 348,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,498.24 : 1,235,074.56 = 232,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,498.24/1,235,074.56 = 232,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,498.24x = 1,235,074.56 × 232,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,498.24x = 287,011,566,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,011,566,551.04/823,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,527.24

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