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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,203.60, 1,225,805.40 and 591,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,203.60, 1,225,805.40 and 591,505.20 is: 887,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,203.60 : 1,225,805.40 = 591,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,203.60/1,225,805.40 = 591,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,203.60x = 1,225,805.40 × 591,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,203.60x = 725,070,268,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,070,268,288.08/817,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,257.80

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