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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,302.12, 1,225,940.85 and 367,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,302.12, 1,225,940.85 and 367,705.50 is: 551,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,302.12 : 1,225,940.85 = 367,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,302.12/1,225,940.85 = 367,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,302.12x = 1,225,940.85 × 367,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,302.12x = 450,785,193,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,785,193,219.68/817,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,552.70

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