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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,179.42, 1,239,243.21 and 235,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,179.42, 1,239,243.21 and 235,203.42 is: 352,797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,179.42 : 1,239,243.21 = 235,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,179.42/1,239,243.21 = 235,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,179.42x = 1,239,243.21 × 235,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,179.42x = 291,474,241,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,474,241,203.78/826,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,797.75

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