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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,870.72, 1,229,953.92 and 370,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,870.72, 1,229,953.92 and 370,803.84 is: 556,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,870.72 : 1,229,953.92 = 370,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,870.72/1,229,953.92 = 370,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,870.72x = 1,229,953.92 × 370,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,870.72x = 456,071,636,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,071,636,559.05/819,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,272.62

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