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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,488.56, 1,239,731.88 and 227,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,488.56, 1,239,731.88 and 227,452.88 is: 341,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,488.56 : 1,239,731.88 = 227,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,488.56/1,239,731.88 = 227,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,488.56x = 1,239,731.88 × 227,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,488.56x = 281,980,586,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,980,586,533.81/826,488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,179.06

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