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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,235.20, 1,224,352.80 and 442,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,235.20, 1,224,352.80 and 442,987.20 is: 664,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,235.20 : 1,224,352.80 = 442,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,235.20/1,224,352.80 = 442,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,235.20x = 1,224,352.80 × 442,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,235.20x = 542,372,618,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,372,618,684.16/816,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,480.80

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