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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,220.80, 1,228,831.20 and 228,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,220.80, 1,228,831.20 and 228,244.80 is: 342,367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,220.80 : 1,228,831.20 = 228,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,220.80/1,228,831.20 = 228,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,220.80x = 1,228,831.20 × 228,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,220.80x = 280,474,331,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,474,331,477.76/819,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,367.20

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