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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,083.40, 1,224,167.10 and 395,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,083.40, 1,224,167.10 and 395,429.80 is: 592,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,083.40 : 1,224,167.10 = 395,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,083.40/1,224,167.10 = 395,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,083.40x = 1,224,167.10 × 395,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,083.40x = 484,072,151,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,072,151,519.58/817,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,439.10

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