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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,176.20, 1,224,264.30 and 442,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,176.20, 1,224,264.30 and 442,928.20 is: 664,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,176.20 : 1,224,264.30 = 442,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,176.20/1,224,264.30 = 442,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,176.20x = 1,224,264.30 × 442,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,176.20x = 542,261,182,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,261,182,723.26/816,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,392.30

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