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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,004.50, 1,233,006.75 and 231,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,004.50, 1,233,006.75 and 231,028.50 is: 346,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,004.50 : 1,233,006.75 = 231,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,004.50/1,233,006.75 = 231,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,004.50x = 1,233,006.75 × 231,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,004.50x = 284,859,699,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,859,699,942.38/822,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,542.75

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