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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,330.70, 1,308,491.73 and 232,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,330.70, 1,308,491.73 and 232,633.02 is: 348,948.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,330.70 : 1,308,491.73 = 232,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,330.70/1,308,491.73 = 232,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,330.70x = 1,308,491.73 × 232,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,330.70x = 304,398,382,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,398,382,794.93/872,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,948.38

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