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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,001.56, 1,127,425.80 and 472,782.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,001.56, 1,127,425.80 and 472,782.34 is: 652,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,001.56 : 1,127,425.80 = 472,782.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,001.56/1,127,425.80 = 472,782.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,001.56x = 1,127,425.80 × 472,782.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,001.56x = 533,027,007,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,027,007,900.37/817,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,418.59

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