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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,717.69, 1,241,564.22 and 228,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,717.69, 1,241,564.22 and 228,665.59 is: 342,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,717.69 : 1,241,564.22 = 228,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,717.69/1,241,564.22 = 228,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,717.69x = 1,241,564.22 × 228,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,717.69x = 283,903,011,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,903,011,785.28/827,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,994.98

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