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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,155.60, 1,224,233.40 and 255,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,155.60, 1,224,233.40 and 255,246.80 is: 382,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,155.60 : 1,224,233.40 = 255,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,155.60/1,224,233.40 = 255,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,155.60x = 1,224,233.40 × 255,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,155.60x = 312,481,657,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,481,657,803.12/816,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,870.20

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