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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,312.98, 1,225,957.13 and 367,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,312.98, 1,225,957.13 and 367,716.35 is: 551,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,312.98 : 1,225,957.13 = 367,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,312.98/1,225,957.13 = 367,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,312.98x = 1,225,957.13 × 367,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,312.98x = 450,804,480,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,804,480,486.92/817,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,568.97

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