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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,264, 1,220,150.43 and 435,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,264, 1,220,150.43 and 435,238.66 is: 652,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,264 : 1,220,150.43 = 435,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,264/1,220,150.43 = 435,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,264x = 1,220,150.43 × 435,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,264x = 531,056,638,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,056,638,151.62/814,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,192.21

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