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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,770.58, 1,243,032.84 and 229,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,770.58, 1,243,032.84 and 229,669.27 is: 344,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,770.58 : 1,243,032.84 = 229,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,770.58/1,243,032.84 = 229,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,770.58x = 1,243,032.84 × 229,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,770.58x = 285,486,441,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,486,441,841.25/828,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,469.81

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