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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,767.55, 1,243,160.55 and 229,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,767.55, 1,243,160.55 and 229,733.91 is: 344,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,767.55 : 1,243,160.55 = 229,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,767.55/1,243,160.55 = 229,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,767.55x = 1,243,160.55 × 229,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,767.55x = 285,596,133,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,596,133,909.25/828,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,603.42

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