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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,232.40, 1,225,848.60 and 397,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,232.40, 1,225,848.60 and 397,328.40 is: 595,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,232.40 : 1,225,848.60 = 397,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,232.40/1,225,848.60 = 397,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,232.40x = 1,225,848.60 × 397,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,232.40x = 487,064,462,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,064,462,880.24/817,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,992.60

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