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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,020.96, 1,225,564.40 and 284,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,020.96, 1,225,564.40 and 284,595.84 is: 426,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,020.96 : 1,225,564.40 = 284,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,020.96/1,225,564.40 = 284,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,020.96x = 1,225,564.40 × 284,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,020.96x = 348,790,529,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,790,529,892.10/817,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,905.24

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