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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,533, 1,248,755.66 and 233,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,533, 1,248,755.66 and 233,535.56 is: 350,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,533 : 1,248,755.66 = 233,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,533/1,248,755.66 = 233,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,533x = 1,248,755.66 × 233,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,533x = 291,628,852,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,628,852,361.27/832,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,291.04

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