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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,288.91, 1,225,921.07 and 367,692.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,288.91, 1,225,921.07 and 367,692.29 is: 551,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,288.91 : 1,225,921.07 = 367,692.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,288.91/1,225,921.07 = 367,692.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,288.91x = 1,225,921.07 × 367,692.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,288.91x = 450,761,725,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,761,725,587.55/817,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,532.90

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