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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,648.24, 1,229,516.10 and 258,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,648.24, 1,229,516.10 and 258,639 is: 387,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,648.24 : 1,229,516.10 = 258,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,648.24/1,229,516.10 = 258,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,648.24x = 1,229,516.10 × 258,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,648.24x = 318,000,814,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,000,814,587.90/819,648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,972.30

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