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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,896.72, 1,249,348.50 and 233,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,896.72, 1,249,348.50 and 233,862.84 is: 350,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,896.72 : 1,249,348.50 = 233,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,896.72/1,249,348.50 = 233,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,896.72x = 1,249,348.50 × 233,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,896.72x = 292,176,188,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,176,188,359.74/832,896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,795.22

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