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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,777.20, 1,243,042.62 and 229,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,777.20, 1,243,042.62 and 229,675.89 is: 344,479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,777.20 : 1,243,042.62 = 229,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,777.20/1,243,042.62 = 229,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,777.20x = 1,243,042.62 × 229,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,777.20x = 285,496,920,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,496,920,056.43/828,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,479.70

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