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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,325.86, 1,242,350.39 and 229,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,325.86, 1,242,350.39 and 229,347.56 is: 343,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,325.86 : 1,242,350.39 = 229,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,325.86/1,242,350.39 = 229,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,325.86x = 1,242,350.39 × 229,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,325.86x = 284,930,033,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,930,033,880.94/828,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,983.03

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