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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,131.20, 1,224,196.80 and 442,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,131.20, 1,224,196.80 and 442,883.20 is: 664,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,131.20 : 1,224,196.80 = 442,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,131.20/1,224,196.80 = 442,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,131.20x = 1,224,196.80 × 442,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,131.20x = 542,176,196,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,176,196,213.76/816,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,324.80

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