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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,240.28, 1,226,212.98 and 311,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,240.28, 1,226,212.98 and 311,952.97 is: 468,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,240.28 : 1,226,212.98 = 311,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,240.28/1,226,212.98 = 311,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,240.28x = 1,226,212.98 × 311,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,240.28x = 382,520,773,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,520,773,272.72/817,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,064.02

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