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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,138.14, 1,224,645.30 and 457,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,138.14, 1,224,645.30 and 457,294.02 is: 685,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,138.14 : 1,224,645.30 = 457,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,138.14/1,224,645.30 = 457,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,138.14x = 1,224,645.30 × 457,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,138.14x = 560,022,972,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,022,972,311.11/817,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,346.75

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