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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,446.64, 1,221,307.68 and 389,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,446.64, 1,221,307.68 and 389,282.24 is: 583,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,446.64 : 1,221,307.68 = 389,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,446.64/1,221,307.68 = 389,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,446.64x = 1,221,307.68 × 389,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,446.64x = 475,433,389,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,433,389,399.60/815,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,034.33

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