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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,971.98, 1,222,181.10 and 282,368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,971.98, 1,222,181.10 and 282,368.69 is: 423,457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,971.98 : 1,222,181.10 = 282,368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,971.98/1,222,181.10 = 282,368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,971.98x = 1,222,181.10 × 282,368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,971.98x = 345,105,676,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,105,676,149.76/814,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,457.11

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