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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,226.64, 1,242,367.56 and 229,137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,226.64, 1,242,367.56 and 229,137.63 is: 343,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,226.64 : 1,242,367.56 = 229,137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,226.64/1,242,367.56 = 229,137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,226.64x = 1,242,367.56 × 229,137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,226.64x = 284,673,158,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,673,158,287.28/828,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,714.08

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