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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,876.72, 1,225,481.16 and 284,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,876.72, 1,225,481.16 and 284,439.26 is: 426,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,876.72 : 1,225,481.16 = 284,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,876.72/1,225,481.16 = 284,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,876.72x = 1,225,481.16 × 284,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,876.72x = 348,574,954,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,574,954,294.34/816,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,716.72

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