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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,242.94, 1,242,392.20 and 229,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,242.94, 1,242,392.20 and 229,153.93 is: 343,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,242.94 : 1,242,392.20 = 229,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,242.94/1,242,392.20 = 229,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,242.94x = 1,242,392.20 × 229,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,242.94x = 284,699,055,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,699,055,231.35/828,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,738.58

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