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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,481, 1,221,896.97 and 245,814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,481, 1,221,896.97 and 245,814.50 is: 368,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,481 : 1,221,896.97 = 245,814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,481/1,221,896.97 = 245,814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,481x = 1,221,896.97 × 245,814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,481x = 300,359,992,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,359,992,732.07/814,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,774.71

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