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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,477.02, 1,239,552.32 and 227,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,477.02, 1,239,552.32 and 227,283.57 is: 340,880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,477.02 : 1,239,552.32 = 227,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,477.02/1,239,552.32 = 227,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,477.02x = 1,239,552.32 × 227,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,477.02x = 281,729,875,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,729,875,354.97/826,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,880.47

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