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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,614.14, 1,248,694.32 and 233,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,614.14, 1,248,694.32 and 233,538.14 is: 350,243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,614.14 : 1,248,694.32 = 233,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,614.14/1,248,694.32 = 233,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,614.14x = 1,248,694.32 × 233,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,614.14x = 291,617,748,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,617,748,921.37/832,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,243.57

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