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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,844.79, 1,249,073.09 and 233,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,844.79, 1,249,073.09 and 233,863.76 is: 350,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,844.79 : 1,249,073.09 = 233,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,844.79/1,249,073.09 = 233,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,844.79x = 1,249,073.09 × 233,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,844.79x = 292,112,932,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,112,932,172.57/832,844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,741.14

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