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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,464.88, 1,241,172.52 and 228,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,464.88, 1,241,172.52 and 228,462.64 is: 342,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,464.88 : 1,241,172.52 = 228,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,464.88/1,241,172.52 = 228,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,464.88x = 1,241,172.52 × 228,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,464.88x = 283,561,550,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,561,550,614.65/827,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,687.11

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