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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,915.43, 1,249,449.39 and 233,872.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,915.43, 1,249,449.39 and 233,872.55 is: 350,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,915.43 : 1,249,449.39 = 233,872.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,915.43/1,249,449.39 = 233,872.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,915.43x = 1,249,449.39 × 233,872.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,915.43x = 292,211,907,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,211,907,518.64/832,915.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,830.23

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