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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,130.21, 1,231,561.35 and 288,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,130.21, 1,231,561.35 and 288,526.86 is: 432,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,130.21 : 1,231,561.35 = 288,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,130.21/1,231,561.35 = 288,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,130.21x = 1,231,561.35 × 288,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,130.21x = 355,338,529,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,338,529,212.86/821,130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,743.22

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