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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,295.51, 1,225,930.96 and 367,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,295.51, 1,225,930.96 and 367,698.88 is: 551,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,295.51 : 1,225,930.96 = 367,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,295.51/1,225,930.96 = 367,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,295.51x = 1,225,930.96 × 367,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,295.51x = 450,773,439,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,773,439,110.83/817,295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,542.79

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