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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,981.72, 1,243,472.46 and 229,942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,981.72, 1,243,472.46 and 229,942.89 is: 344,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,981.72 : 1,243,472.46 = 229,942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,981.72/1,243,472.46 = 229,942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,981.72x = 1,243,472.46 × 229,942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,981.72x = 285,927,651,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,927,651,087.81/828,981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,914.30

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