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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,921.77, 1,249,458.89 and 233,878.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,921.77, 1,249,458.89 and 233,878.89 is: 350,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,921.77 : 1,249,458.89 = 233,878.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,921.77/1,249,458.89 = 233,878.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,921.77x = 1,249,458.89 × 233,878.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,921.77x = 292,222,057,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,222,057,124.44/832,921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,839.74

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