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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,197.58, 1,240,882.64 and 228,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,197.58, 1,240,882.64 and 228,158.84 is: 342,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,197.58 : 1,240,882.64 = 228,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,197.58/1,240,882.64 = 228,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,197.58x = 1,240,882.64 × 228,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,197.58x = 283,118,336,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,118,336,373.33/827,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,262.05

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