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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,686, 1,238,737.08 and 234,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,686, 1,238,737.08 and 234,710 is: 352,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,686 : 1,238,737.08 = 234,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,686/1,238,737.08 = 234,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,686x = 1,238,737.08 × 234,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,686x = 290,743,980,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,743,980,046.80/825,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,124.15

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