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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,125.39, 1,225,693.53 and 284,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,125.39, 1,225,693.53 and 284,656.50 is: 426,986.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,125.39 : 1,225,693.53 = 284,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,125.39/1,225,693.53 = 284,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,125.39x = 1,225,693.53 × 284,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,125.39x = 348,901,630,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,901,630,322.45/817,125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,986.65

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