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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,096.23, 1,243,505.22 and 230,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,096.23, 1,243,505.22 and 230,118.24 is: 345,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,096.23 : 1,243,505.22 = 230,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,096.23/1,243,505.22 = 230,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,096.23x = 1,243,505.22 × 230,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,096.23x = 286,153,232,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,153,232,657.21/829,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,138.75

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