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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,278.60, 1,225,334.70 and 367,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,278.60, 1,225,334.70 and 367,631.40 is: 551,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,278.60 : 1,225,334.70 = 367,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,278.60/1,225,334.70 = 367,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,278.60x = 1,225,334.70 × 367,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,278.60x = 450,471,511,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,471,511,229.58/817,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,184.76

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