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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,942.80, 1,249,284.60 and 233,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,942.80, 1,249,284.60 and 233,845.20 is: 350,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,942.80 : 1,249,284.60 = 233,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,942.80/1,249,284.60 = 233,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,942.80x = 1,249,284.60 × 233,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,942.80x = 292,139,207,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,139,207,143.92/832,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,731.42

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