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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,820.54, 1,226,633.91 and 218,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,820.54, 1,226,633.91 and 218,827.97 is: 328,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,820.54 : 1,226,633.91 = 218,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,820.54/1,226,633.91 = 218,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,820.54x = 1,226,633.91 × 218,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,820.54x = 268,421,808,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,421,808,458.46/817,820.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,216.03

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