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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,889.92, 1,228,334.88 and 319,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,889.92, 1,228,334.88 and 319,904 is: 479,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,889.92 : 1,228,334.88 = 319,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,889.92/1,228,334.88 = 319,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,889.92x = 1,228,334.88 × 319,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,889.92x = 392,949,241,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,949,241,451.52/818,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,856.00

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