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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,938.44, 1,243,407.59 and 229,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,938.44, 1,243,407.59 and 229,899.59 is: 344,849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,938.44 : 1,243,407.59 = 229,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,938.44/1,243,407.59 = 229,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,938.44x = 1,243,407.59 × 229,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,938.44x = 285,858,887,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,858,887,777.35/828,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,849.36

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