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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,549.16, 1,235,333.98 and 224,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,549.16, 1,235,333.98 and 224,539.88 is: 336,812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,549.16 : 1,235,333.98 = 224,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,549.16/1,235,333.98 = 224,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,549.16x = 1,235,333.98 × 224,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,549.16x = 277,381,743,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,381,743,629.12/823,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,812.61

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