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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,244.92, 1,224,782.10 and 366,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,244.92, 1,224,782.10 and 366,875.28 is: 550,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,244.92 : 1,224,782.10 = 366,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,244.92/1,224,782.10 = 366,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,244.92x = 1,224,782.10 × 366,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,244.92x = 449,342,275,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,342,275,876.49/816,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,499.32

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