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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,268.78, 1,127,191.88 and 530,881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,268.78, 1,127,191.88 and 530,881.14 is: 732,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,268.78 : 1,127,191.88 = 530,881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,268.78/1,127,191.88 = 530,881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,268.78x = 1,127,191.88 × 530,881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,268.78x = 598,404,910,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,404,910,253.14/817,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,200.87

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