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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,942.44, 1,243,413.56 and 229,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,942.44, 1,243,413.56 and 229,903.58 is: 344,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,942.44 : 1,243,413.56 = 229,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,942.44/1,243,413.56 = 229,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,942.44x = 1,243,413.56 × 229,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,942.44x = 285,865,228,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,865,228,864.55/828,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,855.34

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