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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,499.49, 1,239,604.03 and 227,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,499.49, 1,239,604.03 and 227,316.16 is: 340,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,499.49 : 1,239,604.03 = 227,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,499.49/1,239,604.03 = 227,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,499.49x = 1,239,604.03 × 227,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,499.49x = 281,782,028,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,782,028,020.13/826,499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,934.30

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