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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,430.41, 1,241,216.87 and 228,391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,430.41, 1,241,216.87 and 228,391.67 is: 342,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,430.41 : 1,241,216.87 = 228,391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,430.41/1,241,216.87 = 228,391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,430.41x = 1,241,216.87 × 228,391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,430.41x = 283,483,593,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,483,593,771.47/827,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,607.17

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