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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,528.83, 1,244,292.64 and 230,489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,528.83, 1,244,292.64 and 230,489.69 is: 345,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,528.83 : 1,244,292.64 = 230,489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,528.83/1,244,292.64 = 230,489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,528.83x = 1,244,292.64 × 230,489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,528.83x = 286,796,618,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,796,618,065.19/829,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,734.36

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