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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,126.48, 1,255,555.44 and 229,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,126.48, 1,255,555.44 and 229,773 is: 344,622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,126.48 : 1,255,555.44 = 229,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,126.48/1,255,555.44 = 229,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,126.48x = 1,255,555.44 × 229,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,126.48x = 288,492,740,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,492,740,115.12/837,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,622.64

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