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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,599.56, 1,241,414.97 and 228,576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,599.56, 1,241,414.97 and 228,576.66 is: 342,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,599.56 : 1,241,414.97 = 228,576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,599.56/1,241,414.97 = 228,576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,599.56x = 1,241,414.97 × 228,576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,599.56x = 283,758,487,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,758,487,516.60/827,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,869.31

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