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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,425.58, 1,242,636.28 and 229,384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,425.58, 1,242,636.28 and 229,384.74 is: 344,076.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,425.58 : 1,242,636.28 = 229,384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,425.58/1,242,636.28 = 229,384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,425.58x = 1,242,636.28 × 229,384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,425.58x = 285,041,800,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,041,800,002.37/828,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,076.53

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