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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,641.76, 1,224,962.64 and 255,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,641.76, 1,224,962.64 and 255,720 is: 383,580

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,641.76 : 1,224,962.64 = 255,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,641.76/1,224,962.64 = 255,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,641.76x = 1,224,962.64 × 255,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,641.76x = 313,247,446,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,247,446,300.80/816,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,580

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