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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,475.44, 1,241,188.23 and 228,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,475.44, 1,241,188.23 and 228,473.06 is: 342,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,475.44 : 1,241,188.23 = 228,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,475.44/1,241,188.23 = 228,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,475.44x = 1,241,188.23 × 228,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,475.44x = 283,578,072,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,578,072,944.08/827,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,702.71

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