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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,569.54, 1,242,652.35 and 229,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,569.54, 1,242,652.35 and 229,515.14 is: 344,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,569.54 : 1,242,652.35 = 229,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,569.54/1,242,652.35 = 229,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,569.54x = 1,242,652.35 × 229,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,569.54x = 285,207,528,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,207,528,081.58/828,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,216.77

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