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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,246.87, 1,224,785.02 and 366,877.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,246.87, 1,224,785.02 and 366,877.23 is: 550,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,246.87 : 1,224,785.02 = 366,877.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,246.87/1,224,785.02 = 366,877.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,246.87x = 1,224,785.02 × 366,877.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,246.87x = 449,345,735,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,345,735,483.10/816,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,502.25

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