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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,245.32, 1,239,374.88 and 227,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,245.32, 1,239,374.88 and 227,239.32 is: 340,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,245.32 : 1,239,374.88 = 227,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,245.32/1,239,374.88 = 227,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,245.32x = 1,239,374.88 × 227,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,245.32x = 281,634,704,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,634,704,956.28/826,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,860.88

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