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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,238.63, 1,242,385.76 and 229,149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,238.63, 1,242,385.76 and 229,149.67 is: 343,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,238.63 : 1,242,385.76 = 229,149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,238.63/1,242,385.76 = 229,149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,238.63x = 1,242,385.76 × 229,149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,238.63x = 284,692,285,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,692,285,770.95/828,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,732.20

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