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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,094.13, 1,242,071.93 and 229,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,094.13, 1,242,071.93 and 229,062.68 is: 343,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,094.13 : 1,242,071.93 = 229,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,094.13/1,242,071.93 = 229,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,094.13x = 1,242,071.93 × 229,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,094.13x = 284,512,317,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,512,317,682.90/828,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,574.85

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