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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,568.54, 1,242,650.85 and 229,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,568.54, 1,242,650.85 and 229,514.14 is: 344,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,568.54 : 1,242,650.85 = 229,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,568.54/1,242,650.85 = 229,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,568.54x = 1,242,650.85 × 229,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,568.54x = 285,205,941,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,205,941,158.02/828,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,215.27

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