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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,972.85, 1,243,459.15 and 229,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,972.85, 1,243,459.15 and 229,934 is: 344,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,972.85 : 1,243,459.15 = 229,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,972.85/1,243,459.15 = 229,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,972.85x = 1,243,459.15 × 229,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,972.85x = 285,913,536,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,913,536,196.10/828,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,900.97

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