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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,921.02, 1,249,457.76 and 233,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,921.02, 1,249,457.76 and 233,878.14 is: 350,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,921.02 : 1,249,457.76 = 233,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,921.02/1,249,457.76 = 233,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,921.02x = 1,249,457.76 × 233,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,921.02x = 292,220,856,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,220,856,917.37/832,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,838.61

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