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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,938.96, 1,249,459.44 and 233,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,938.96, 1,249,459.44 and 233,948.88 is: 350,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,938.96 : 1,249,459.44 = 233,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,938.96/1,249,459.44 = 233,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,938.96x = 1,249,459.44 × 233,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,938.96x = 292,309,636,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,309,636,593.43/832,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,937.64

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