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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,456.28, 1,241,159.62 and 228,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,456.28, 1,241,159.62 and 228,454 is: 342,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,456.28 : 1,241,159.62 = 228,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,456.28/1,241,159.62 = 228,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,456.28x = 1,241,159.62 × 228,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,456.28x = 283,547,879,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,547,879,827.48/827,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,674.15

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