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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,982.08, 1,228,648.08 and 286,520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,982.08, 1,228,648.08 and 286,520.48 is: 429,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,982.08 : 1,228,648.08 = 286,520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,982.08/1,228,648.08 = 286,520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,982.08x = 1,228,648.08 × 286,520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,982.08x = 352,032,837,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,032,837,632.68/818,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,841.93

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