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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,145.60, 1,227,218.40 and 257,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,145.60, 1,227,218.40 and 257,180.10 is: 385,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,145.60 : 1,227,218.40 = 257,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,145.60/1,227,218.40 = 257,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,145.60x = 1,227,218.40 × 257,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,145.60x = 315,616,150,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,616,150,833.84/818,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,770.15

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