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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,182.40, 1,233,273.60 and 231,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,182.40, 1,233,273.60 and 231,129.60 is: 346,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,182.40 : 1,233,273.60 = 231,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,182.40/1,233,273.60 = 231,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,182.40x = 1,233,273.60 × 231,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,182.40x = 285,046,033,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,046,033,858.56/822,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,694.40

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