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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,209.02, 1,243,820.49 and 230,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,209.02, 1,243,820.49 and 230,216.88 is: 345,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,209.02 : 1,243,820.49 = 230,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,209.02/1,243,820.49 = 230,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,209.02x = 1,243,820.49 × 230,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,209.02x = 286,348,472,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,348,472,487.87/829,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,327.25

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