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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,227.96, 1,242,369.56 and 229,138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,227.96, 1,242,369.56 and 229,138.92 is: 343,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,227.96 : 1,242,369.56 = 229,138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,227.96/1,242,369.56 = 229,138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,227.96x = 1,242,369.56 × 229,138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,227.96x = 284,675,219,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,675,219,219.28/828,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,716.02

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