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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,204.14, 1,230,306.18 and 259,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,204.14, 1,230,306.18 and 259,194.90 is: 388,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,204.14 : 1,230,306.18 = 259,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,204.14/1,230,306.18 = 259,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,204.14x = 1,230,306.18 × 259,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,204.14x = 318,889,087,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,889,087,294.48/820,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,792.34

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