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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,460.28, 1,241,165.62 and 228,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,460.28, 1,241,165.62 and 228,458 is: 342,680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,460.28 : 1,241,165.62 = 228,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,460.28/1,241,165.62 = 228,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,460.28x = 1,241,165.62 × 228,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,460.28x = 283,554,215,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,554,215,213.96/827,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,680.15

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