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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,531.02, 1,248,569.72 and 233,455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,531.02, 1,248,569.72 and 233,455.02 is: 350,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,531.02 : 1,248,569.72 = 233,455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,531.02/1,248,569.72 = 233,455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,531.02x = 1,248,569.72 × 233,455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,531.02x = 291,484,868,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,484,868,953.99/832,531.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,118.93

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