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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,031.20, 1,233,176.40 and 261,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,031.20, 1,233,176.40 and 261,122.40 is: 391,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,031.20 : 1,233,176.40 = 261,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,031.20/1,233,176.40 = 261,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,031.20x = 1,233,176.40 × 261,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,031.20x = 322,009,981,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,009,981,191.36/822,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,724.77

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