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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,369.96, 1,254,555.94 and 229,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,369.96, 1,254,555.94 and 229,163.46 is: 343,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,369.96 : 1,254,555.94 = 229,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,369.96/1,254,555.94 = 229,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,369.96x = 1,254,555.94 × 229,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,369.96x = 287,498,379,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,498,379,973.95/836,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,745.46

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