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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,586.62, 1,239,734.40 and 227,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,586.62, 1,239,734.40 and 227,403.16 is: 341,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,586.62 : 1,239,734.40 = 227,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,586.62/1,239,734.40 = 227,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,586.62x = 1,239,734.40 × 227,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,586.62x = 281,919,520,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,919,520,120.70/826,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,064.70

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