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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,294.51, 1,225,929.46 and 367,697.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,294.51, 1,225,929.46 and 367,697.88 is: 551,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,294.51 : 1,225,929.46 = 367,697.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,294.51/1,225,929.46 = 367,697.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,294.51x = 1,225,929.46 × 367,697.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,294.51x = 450,771,662,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,771,662,207.58/817,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,541.29

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