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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,678, 1,238,725.08 and 234,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,678, 1,238,725.08 and 234,702 is: 352,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,678 : 1,238,725.08 = 234,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,678/1,238,725.08 = 234,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,678x = 1,238,725.08 × 234,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,678x = 290,731,253,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,731,253,726.16/825,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,112.15

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