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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859,827.77, 1,289,740.13 and 228,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859,827.77, 1,289,740.13 and 228,741.58 is: 343,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859,827.77 : 1,289,740.13 = 228,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859,827.77/1,289,740.13 = 228,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859,827.77x = 1,289,740.13 × 228,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859,827.77x = 295,017,195,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,017,195,125.61/859,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,111.96

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