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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,759, 1,238,846.58 and 234,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,759, 1,238,846.58 and 234,783 is: 352,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,759 : 1,238,846.58 = 234,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,759/1,238,846.58 = 234,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,759x = 1,238,846.58 × 234,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,759x = 290,860,116,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,860,116,592.14/825,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,233.66

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