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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,845.54, 1,249,074.21 and 233,864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,845.54, 1,249,074.21 and 233,864.51 is: 350,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,845.54 : 1,249,074.21 = 233,864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,845.54/1,249,074.21 = 233,864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,845.54x = 1,249,074.21 × 233,864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,845.54x = 292,114,131,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,114,131,197.97/832,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,742.27

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