Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,915.05, 1,249,448.82 and 233,872.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832,915.05, 1,249,448.82 and 233,872.17 is: 350,829.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,915.05 : 1,249,448.82 = 233,872.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,915.05/1,249,448.82 = 233,872.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,915.05x = 1,249,448.82 × 233,872.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,915.05x = 292,211,304,006.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,211,304,006.06/832,915.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,829.66
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