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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,377.66, 1,242,420.69 and 221,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,377.66, 1,242,420.69 and 221,173.51 is: 331,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,377.66 : 1,242,420.69 = 221,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,377.66/1,242,420.69 = 221,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,377.66x = 1,242,420.69 × 221,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,377.66x = 274,790,544,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,790,544,903.92/828,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,721.34

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