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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,535.08, 1,235,266.28 and 224,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,535.08, 1,235,266.28 and 224,496.28 is: 336,734.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,535.08 : 1,235,266.28 = 224,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,535.08/1,235,266.28 = 224,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,535.08x = 1,235,266.28 × 224,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,535.08x = 277,312,680,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,312,680,247.32/823,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,734.51

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