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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,917.65, 1,249,452.71 and 233,874.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,917.65, 1,249,452.71 and 233,874.77 is: 350,833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,917.65 : 1,249,452.71 = 233,874.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,917.65/1,249,452.71 = 233,874.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,917.65x = 1,249,452.71 × 233,874.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,917.65x = 292,215,457,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,215,457,760.49/832,917.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,833.55

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