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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,617.19, 1,241,401.16 and 228,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,617.19, 1,241,401.16 and 228,614.28 is: 342,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,617.19 : 1,241,401.16 = 228,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,617.19/1,241,401.16 = 228,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,617.19x = 1,241,401.16 × 228,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,617.19x = 283,802,031,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,802,031,241.49/827,617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,914.62

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