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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,740.09, 1,231,048.63 and 288,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,740.09, 1,231,048.63 and 288,265.74 is: 432,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,740.09 : 1,231,048.63 = 288,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,740.09/1,231,048.63 = 288,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,740.09x = 1,231,048.63 × 288,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,740.09x = 354,869,140,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,869,140,046.84/820,740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,377.00

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