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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,232.02, 1,230,340.65 and 259,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,232.02, 1,230,340.65 and 259,266.70 is: 388,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,232.02 : 1,230,340.65 = 259,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,232.02/1,230,340.65 = 259,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,232.02x = 1,230,340.65 × 259,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,232.02x = 318,986,360,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,986,360,201.36/820,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,897.72

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