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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,846.55, 1,228,269.83 and 286,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,846.55, 1,228,269.83 and 286,421.40 is: 429,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,846.55 : 1,228,269.83 = 286,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,846.55/1,228,269.83 = 286,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,846.55x = 1,228,269.83 × 286,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,846.55x = 351,802,762,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,802,762,854.26/818,846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,632.10

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