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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,423.60, 1,224,635.40 and 416,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,423.60, 1,224,635.40 and 416,931.60 is: 625,397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,423.60 : 1,224,635.40 = 416,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,423.60/1,224,635.40 = 416,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,423.60x = 1,224,635.40 × 416,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,423.60x = 510,589,196,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,589,196,738.64/816,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,397.40

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