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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,334.31, 1,242,363.03 and 229,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,334.31, 1,242,363.03 and 229,356 is: 343,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,334.31 : 1,242,363.03 = 229,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,334.31/1,242,363.03 = 229,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,334.31x = 1,242,363.03 × 229,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,334.31x = 284,943,415,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,943,415,108.68/828,334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,995.67

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