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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,152.78, 1,232,481.78 and 316,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,152.78, 1,232,481.78 and 316,391.24 is: 474,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,152.78 : 1,232,481.78 = 316,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,152.78/1,232,481.78 = 316,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,152.78x = 1,232,481.78 × 316,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,152.78x = 389,946,438,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,946,438,651.61/822,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,299.24

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