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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,147.59, 1,221,341.67 and 281,525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,147.59, 1,221,341.67 and 281,525.61 is: 422,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,147.59 : 1,221,341.67 = 281,525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,147.59/1,221,341.67 = 281,525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,147.59x = 1,221,341.67 × 281,525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,147.59x = 343,838,958,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,838,958,665.17/814,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,330.01

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