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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,618.62, 1,228,094.02 and 257,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,618.62, 1,228,094.02 and 257,522.62 is: 386,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,618.62 : 1,228,094.02 = 257,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,618.62/1,228,094.02 = 257,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,618.62x = 1,228,094.02 × 257,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,618.62x = 316,261,989,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,261,989,636.73/818,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,336.18

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