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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,214, 1,223,619.80 and 283,665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,214, 1,223,619.80 and 283,665.84 is: 425,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,214 : 1,223,619.80 = 283,665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,214/1,223,619.80 = 283,665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,214x = 1,223,619.80 × 283,665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,214x = 347,099,138,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,099,138,407.63/816,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,255.07

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