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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,611.90, 1,230,794.73 and 259,573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,611.90, 1,230,794.73 and 259,573.50 is: 389,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,611.90 : 1,230,794.73 = 259,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,611.90/1,230,794.73 = 259,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,611.90x = 1,230,794.73 × 259,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,611.90x = 319,481,695,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,481,695,847.66/820,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,321.31

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