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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,172.30, 1,230,258.45 and 442,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,172.30, 1,230,258.45 and 442,258.70 is: 663,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,172.30 : 1,230,258.45 = 442,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,172.30/1,230,258.45 = 442,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,172.30x = 1,230,258.45 × 442,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,172.30x = 544,092,502,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,092,502,761.02/820,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,388.05

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