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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,287.17, 1,127,827.89 and 449,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,287.17, 1,127,827.89 and 449,729.96 is: 620,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,287.17 : 1,127,827.89 = 449,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,287.17/1,127,827.89 = 449,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,287.17x = 1,127,827.89 × 449,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,287.17x = 507,217,986,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,217,986,217.45/817,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,611.71

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