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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,966.89, 1,228,625.30 and 286,505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,966.89, 1,228,625.30 and 286,505.29 is: 429,819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,966.89 : 1,228,625.30 = 286,505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,966.89/1,228,625.30 = 286,505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,966.89x = 1,228,625.30 × 286,505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,966.89x = 352,007,647,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,007,647,877.84/818,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,819.14

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