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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,545.72, 1,232,305.22 and 316,216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,545.72, 1,232,305.22 and 316,216.46 is: 474,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,545.72 : 1,232,305.22 = 316,216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,545.72/1,232,305.22 = 316,216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,545.72x = 1,232,305.22 × 316,216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,545.72x = 389,675,198,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,675,198,179.23/821,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,319.55

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