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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,304.16, 1,225,161.40 and 390,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,304.16, 1,225,161.40 and 390,729.47 is: 585,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,304.16 : 1,225,161.40 = 390,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,304.16/1,225,161.40 = 390,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,304.16x = 1,225,161.40 × 390,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,304.16x = 478,706,664,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,706,664,486.46/817,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,714.21

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