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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,122.80, 1,224,299.40 and 255,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,122.80, 1,224,299.40 and 255,098.80 is: 382,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,122.80 : 1,224,299.40 = 255,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,122.80/1,224,299.40 = 255,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,122.80x = 1,224,299.40 × 255,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,122.80x = 312,317,307,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,317,307,780.72/816,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,684.21

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