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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,003.20, 1,224,004.80 and 455,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,003.20, 1,224,004.80 and 455,196.80 is: 682,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,003.20 : 1,224,004.80 = 455,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,003.20/1,224,004.80 = 455,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,003.20x = 1,224,004.80 × 455,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,003.20x = 557,163,068,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,163,068,144.64/816,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,795.20

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