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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,831.92, 1,228,247.88 and 319,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,831.92, 1,228,247.88 and 319,846 is: 479,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,831.92 : 1,228,247.88 = 319,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,831.92/1,228,247.88 = 319,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,831.92x = 1,228,247.88 × 319,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,831.92x = 392,850,171,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,850,171,426.48/818,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,769.00

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