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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,162.76, 1,266,089.40 and 228,678.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,162.76, 1,266,089.40 and 228,678.64 is: 342,976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,162.76 : 1,266,089.40 = 228,678.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,162.76/1,266,089.40 = 228,678.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,162.76x = 1,266,089.40 × 228,678.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,162.76x = 289,527,602,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,527,602,110.42/844,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,976.04

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