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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,544.58, 1,235,280.48 and 224,505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,544.58, 1,235,280.48 and 224,505.78 is: 336,748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,544.58 : 1,235,280.48 = 224,505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,544.58/1,235,280.48 = 224,505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,544.58x = 1,235,280.48 × 224,505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,544.58x = 277,327,607,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,327,607,681.17/823,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,748.75

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