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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,937.68, 1,243,406.44 and 229,898.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,937.68, 1,243,406.44 and 229,898.83 is: 344,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,937.68 : 1,243,406.44 = 229,898.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,937.68/1,243,406.44 = 229,898.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,937.68x = 1,243,406.44 × 229,898.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,937.68x = 285,857,678,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,857,678,403.94/828,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,848.21

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