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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,976.16, 1,234,339.51 and 223,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,976.16, 1,234,339.51 and 223,984 is: 335,942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,976.16 : 1,234,339.51 = 223,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,976.16/1,234,339.51 = 223,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,976.16x = 1,234,339.51 × 223,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,976.16x = 276,472,300,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,472,300,807.84/822,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,942.05

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