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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,977.72, 1,234,341.85 and 223,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,977.72, 1,234,341.85 and 223,985.56 is: 335,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,977.72 : 1,234,341.85 = 223,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,977.72/1,234,341.85 = 223,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,977.72x = 1,234,341.85 × 223,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,977.72x = 276,474,750,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,474,750,503.69/822,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,944.39

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