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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,735.66, 1,224,039.08 and 417,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,735.66, 1,224,039.08 and 417,039.54 is: 625,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,735.66 : 1,224,039.08 = 417,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,735.66/1,224,039.08 = 417,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,735.66x = 1,224,039.08 × 417,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,735.66x = 510,472,694,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,472,694,865.22/816,735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,015.80

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