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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,937.69, 1,243,406.46 and 229,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,937.69, 1,243,406.46 and 229,898.84 is: 344,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,937.69 : 1,243,406.46 = 229,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,937.69/1,243,406.46 = 229,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,937.69x = 1,243,406.46 × 229,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,937.69x = 285,857,696,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,857,696,585.47/828,937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,848.23

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