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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,903.80, 1,240,282.80 and 227,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,903.80, 1,240,282.80 and 227,811.60 is: 341,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,903.80 : 1,240,282.80 = 227,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,903.80/1,240,282.80 = 227,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,903.80x = 1,240,282.80 × 227,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,903.80x = 282,550,809,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,550,809,120.48/826,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,697.32

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