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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,767.52, 1,243,028.26 and 229,666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,767.52, 1,243,028.26 and 229,666.22 is: 344,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,767.52 : 1,243,028.26 = 229,666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,767.52/1,243,028.26 = 229,666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,767.52x = 1,243,028.26 × 229,666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,767.52x = 285,481,601,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,481,601,827.38/828,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,465.24

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