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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,935.44, 1,243,403.09 and 229,896.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,935.44, 1,243,403.09 and 229,896.59 is: 344,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,935.44 : 1,243,403.09 = 229,896.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,935.44/1,243,403.09 = 229,896.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,935.44x = 1,243,403.09 × 229,896.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,935.44x = 285,854,127,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,854,127,379.15/828,935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,844.86

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