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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,032.72, 1,247,952.69 and 233,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,032.72, 1,247,952.69 and 233,042.04 is: 349,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,032.72 : 1,247,952.69 = 233,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,032.72/1,247,952.69 = 233,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,032.72x = 1,247,952.69 × 233,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,032.72x = 290,825,440,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,825,440,701.09/832,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,536.06

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