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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,223.40, 1,242,335.10 and 355,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,223.40, 1,242,335.10 and 355,831.40 is: 533,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,223.40 : 1,242,335.10 = 355,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,223.40/1,242,335.10 = 355,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,223.40x = 1,242,335.10 × 355,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,223.40x = 442,061,837,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,061,837,902.14/828,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,747.10

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