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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,226.40, 1,230,339.60 and 259,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,226.40, 1,230,339.60 and 259,432.80 is: 389,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,226.40 : 1,230,339.60 = 259,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,226.40/1,230,339.60 = 259,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,226.40x = 1,230,339.60 × 259,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,226.40x = 319,190,447,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,190,447,378.88/820,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,149.20

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