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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,243.49, 1,224,779.96 and 366,873.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,243.49, 1,224,779.96 and 366,873.85 is: 550,497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,243.49 : 1,224,779.96 = 366,873.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,243.49/1,224,779.96 = 366,873.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,243.49x = 1,224,779.96 × 366,873.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,243.49x = 449,339,739,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,339,739,328.05/816,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,497.18

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