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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,709.15, 1,241,586.96 and 228,670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,709.15, 1,241,586.96 and 228,670.41 is: 343,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,709.15 : 1,241,586.96 = 228,670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,709.15/1,241,586.96 = 228,670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,709.15x = 1,241,586.96 × 228,670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,709.15x = 283,914,199,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,914,199,193.85/827,709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,012.03

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