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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,969.02, 1,240,229.51 and 227,787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,969.02, 1,240,229.51 and 227,787.68 is: 341,619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,969.02 : 1,240,229.51 = 227,787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,969.02/1,240,229.51 = 227,787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,969.02x = 1,240,229.51 × 227,787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,969.02x = 282,508,995,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,508,995,410.35/826,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,619.81

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