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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,112.30, 1,231,659.90 and 260,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,112.30, 1,231,659.90 and 260,146.80 is: 390,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,112.30 : 1,231,659.90 = 260,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,112.30/1,231,659.90 = 260,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,112.30x = 1,231,659.90 × 260,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,112.30x = 320,412,381,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,412,381,673.32/821,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,217.49

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