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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,726.48, 1,247,368.32 and 232,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,726.48, 1,247,368.32 and 232,650.48 is: 348,913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,726.48 : 1,247,368.32 = 232,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,726.48/1,247,368.32 = 232,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,726.48x = 1,247,368.32 × 232,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,726.48x = 290,200,838,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,200,838,384.79/831,726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,913.79

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