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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,934.17, 1,243,401.19 and 229,895.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,934.17, 1,243,401.19 and 229,895.33 is: 344,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,934.17 : 1,243,401.19 = 229,895.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,934.17/1,243,401.19 = 229,895.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,934.17x = 1,243,401.19 × 229,895.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,934.17x = 285,852,120,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,852,120,850.47/828,934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,842.97

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