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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,771.66, 1,243,034.42 and 229,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,771.66, 1,243,034.42 and 229,670.36 is: 344,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,771.66 : 1,243,034.42 = 229,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,771.66/1,243,034.42 = 229,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,771.66x = 1,243,034.42 × 229,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,771.66x = 285,488,162,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,488,162,733.79/828,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,471.43

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