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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,935.67, 1,243,403.44 and 229,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,935.67, 1,243,403.44 and 229,896.82 is: 344,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,935.67 : 1,243,403.44 = 229,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,935.67/1,243,403.44 = 229,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,935.67x = 1,243,403.44 × 229,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,935.67x = 285,854,498,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,854,498,674.69/828,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,845.21

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