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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,241.94, 1,242,390.70 and 229,152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,241.94, 1,242,390.70 and 229,152.93 is: 343,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,241.94 : 1,242,390.70 = 229,152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,241.94/1,242,390.70 = 229,152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,241.94x = 1,242,390.70 × 229,152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,241.94x = 284,697,469,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,697,469,109.75/828,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,737.08

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