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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,706.59, 1,241,547.57 and 228,654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,706.59, 1,241,547.57 and 228,654.48 is: 342,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,706.59 : 1,241,547.57 = 228,654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,706.59/1,241,547.57 = 228,654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,706.59x = 1,241,547.57 × 228,654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,706.59x = 283,885,418,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,885,418,669.42/827,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,978.32

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