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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,437.48, 1,241,131.50 and 228,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,437.48, 1,241,131.50 and 228,435.18 is: 342,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,437.48 : 1,241,131.50 = 228,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,437.48/1,241,131.50 = 228,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,437.48x = 1,241,131.50 × 228,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,437.48x = 283,518,097,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,518,097,606.17/827,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,645.95

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