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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,296.01, 1,225,931.71 and 367,699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,296.01, 1,225,931.71 and 367,699.38 is: 551,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,296.01 : 1,225,931.71 = 367,699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,296.01/1,225,931.71 = 367,699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,296.01x = 1,225,931.71 × 367,699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,296.01x = 450,774,327,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,774,327,850.84/817,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,543.54

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