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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,145.60, 1,230,218.40 and 259,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,145.60, 1,230,218.40 and 259,180.10 is: 388,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,145.60 : 1,230,218.40 = 259,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,145.60/1,230,218.40 = 259,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,145.60x = 1,230,218.40 × 259,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,145.60x = 318,848,127,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,848,127,933.84/820,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,770.15

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