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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,866.36, 1,228,051.68 and 286,288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,866.36, 1,228,051.68 and 286,288.12 is: 429,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,866.36 : 1,228,051.68 = 286,288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,866.36/1,228,051.68 = 286,288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,866.36x = 1,228,051.68 × 286,288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,866.36x = 351,576,606,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,576,606,730.04/818,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,345.52

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