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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,914.93, 1,249,448.63 and 233,872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,914.93, 1,249,448.63 and 233,872.04 is: 350,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,914.93 : 1,249,448.63 = 233,872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,914.93/1,249,448.63 = 233,872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,914.93x = 1,249,448.63 × 233,872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,914.93x = 292,211,103,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,211,103,900.86/832,914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,829.47

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