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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,734.89, 1,249,001.35 and 233,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,734.89, 1,249,001.35 and 233,744.21 is: 350,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,734.89 : 1,249,001.35 = 233,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,734.89/1,249,001.35 = 233,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,734.89x = 1,249,001.35 × 233,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,734.89x = 291,946,827,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,946,827,015.32/832,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,587.96

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