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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,151.12, 1,323,068 and 233,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,151.12, 1,323,068 and 233,731.68 is: 350,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,151.12 : 1,323,068 = 233,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,151.12/1,323,068 = 233,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,151.12x = 1,323,068 × 233,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,151.12x = 309,242,906,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,242,906,394.24/882,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,555.48

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