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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,955.56, 1,241,973.44 and 228,903.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,955.56, 1,241,973.44 and 228,903.45 is: 343,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,955.56 : 1,241,973.44 = 228,903.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,955.56/1,241,973.44 = 228,903.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,955.56x = 1,241,973.44 × 228,903.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,955.56x = 284,292,004,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,292,004,079.85/827,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,366.26

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