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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,968.58, 1,228,627.83 and 286,506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,968.58, 1,228,627.83 and 286,506.98 is: 429,821.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,968.58 : 1,228,627.83 = 286,506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,968.58/1,228,627.83 = 286,506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,968.58x = 1,228,627.83 × 286,506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,968.58x = 352,010,449,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,010,449,117.25/818,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,821.68

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