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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,365.20, 1,229,047.80 and 228,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,365.20, 1,229,047.80 and 228,389.20 is: 342,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,365.20 : 1,229,047.80 = 228,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,365.20/1,229,047.80 = 228,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,365.20x = 1,229,047.80 × 228,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,365.20x = 280,701,243,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,701,243,803.76/819,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,583.80

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