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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,982.76, 1,243,474.06 and 229,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,982.76, 1,243,474.06 and 229,943.95 is: 344,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,982.76 : 1,243,474.06 = 229,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,982.76/1,243,474.06 = 229,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,982.76x = 1,243,474.06 × 229,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,982.76x = 285,929,337,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,929,337,078.94/828,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,915.90

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