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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,197.08, 1,240,881.89 and 228,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,197.08, 1,240,881.89 and 228,158.34 is: 342,261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,197.08 : 1,240,881.89 = 228,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,197.08/1,240,881.89 = 228,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,197.08x = 1,240,881.89 × 228,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,197.08x = 283,117,552,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,117,552,158.46/827,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,261.31

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