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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,031.80, 1,233,047.70 and 231,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,031.80, 1,233,047.70 and 231,055.80 is: 346,583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,031.80 : 1,233,047.70 = 231,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,031.80/1,233,047.70 = 231,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,031.80x = 1,233,047.70 × 231,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,031.80x = 284,902,822,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,902,822,761.66/822,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,583.70

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