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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,708.50, 1,238,770.91 and 234,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,708.50, 1,238,770.91 and 234,732.50 is: 352,157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,708.50 : 1,238,770.91 = 234,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,708.50/1,238,770.91 = 234,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,708.50x = 1,238,770.91 × 234,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,708.50x = 290,779,792,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,779,792,631.58/825,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,157.93

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