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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,286.91, 1,225,918.07 and 367,690.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,286.91, 1,225,918.07 and 367,690.29 is: 551,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,286.91 : 1,225,918.07 = 367,690.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,286.91/1,225,918.07 = 367,690.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,286.91x = 1,225,918.07 × 367,690.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,286.91x = 450,758,164,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,758,164,583.61/817,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,529.89

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