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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,541.58, 1,235,275.99 and 224,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,541.58, 1,235,275.99 and 224,502.77 is: 336,744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,541.58 : 1,235,275.99 = 224,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,541.58/1,235,275.99 = 224,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,541.58x = 1,235,275.99 × 224,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,541.58x = 277,322,883,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,322,883,996.43/823,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,744.24

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