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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,814, 1,228,442.13 and 250,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,814, 1,228,442.13 and 250,179.60 is: 375,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,814 : 1,228,442.13 = 250,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,814/1,228,442.13 = 250,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,814x = 1,228,442.13 × 250,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,814x = 307,331,160,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,331,160,706.55/818,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,336.96

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