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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,457.35, 1,241,161.32 and 228,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,457.35, 1,241,161.32 and 228,455.06 is: 342,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,457.35 : 1,241,161.32 = 228,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,457.35/1,241,161.32 = 228,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,457.35x = 1,241,161.32 × 228,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,457.35x = 283,549,583,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,549,583,830.28/827,457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,675.77

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