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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,901.60, 1,228,352.40 and 286,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,901.60, 1,228,352.40 and 286,367.10 is: 429,550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,901.60 : 1,228,352.40 = 286,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,901.60/1,228,352.40 = 286,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,901.60x = 1,228,352.40 × 286,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,901.60x = 351,759,714,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,759,714,566.04/818,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,550.65

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