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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,334.40, 1,242,363.17 and 229,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,334.40, 1,242,363.17 and 229,356.10 is: 343,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,334.40 : 1,242,363.17 = 229,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,334.40/1,242,363.17 = 229,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,334.40x = 1,242,363.17 × 229,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,334.40x = 284,943,568,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,943,568,922.32/828,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,995.82

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