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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,313.23, 1,225,957.51 and 367,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,313.23, 1,225,957.51 and 367,716.60 is: 551,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,313.23 : 1,225,957.51 = 367,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,313.23/1,225,957.51 = 367,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,313.23x = 1,225,957.51 × 367,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,313.23x = 450,804,927,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,804,927,321.67/817,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,569.35

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