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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,316.99, 1,230,598.49 and 287,744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,316.99, 1,230,598.49 and 287,744.22 is: 431,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,316.99 : 1,230,598.49 = 287,744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,316.99/1,230,598.49 = 287,744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,316.99x = 1,230,598.49 × 287,744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,316.99x = 354,097,601,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,097,601,199.51/820,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,659.48

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