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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,852.56, 1,249,256.16 and 233,818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,852.56, 1,249,256.16 and 233,818.68 is: 350,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,852.56 : 1,249,256.16 = 233,818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,852.56/1,249,256.16 = 233,818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,852.56x = 1,249,256.16 × 233,818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,852.56x = 292,099,426,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,099,426,313.07/832,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,721.65

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