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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,630.72, 1,241,421.42 and 228,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,630.72, 1,241,421.42 and 228,627.80 is: 342,934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,630.72 : 1,241,421.42 = 228,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,630.72/1,241,421.42 = 228,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,630.72x = 1,241,421.42 × 228,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,630.72x = 283,823,448,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,823,448,127.48/827,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,934.89

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