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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,314.92, 1,225,960.03 and 367,718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,314.92, 1,225,960.03 and 367,718.29 is: 551,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,314.92 : 1,225,960.03 = 367,718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,314.92/1,225,960.03 = 367,718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,314.92x = 1,225,960.03 × 367,718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,314.92x = 450,807,925,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,807,925,839.95/817,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,571.88

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