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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,499.24, 1,235,076.06 and 232,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,499.24, 1,235,076.06 and 232,385 is: 348,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,499.24 : 1,235,076.06 = 232,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,499.24/1,235,076.06 = 232,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,499.24x = 1,235,076.06 × 232,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,499.24x = 287,013,150,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,013,150,203.10/823,499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,528.74

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