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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,254, 1,242,408.56 and 229,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,254, 1,242,408.56 and 229,164.96 is: 343,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,254 : 1,242,408.56 = 229,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,254/1,242,408.56 = 229,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,254x = 1,242,408.56 × 229,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,254x = 284,716,507,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,716,507,956.06/828,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,755.07

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