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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,315.88, 1,225,961.48 and 367,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,315.88, 1,225,961.48 and 367,719.26 is: 551,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,315.88 : 1,225,961.48 = 367,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,315.88/1,225,961.48 = 367,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,315.88x = 1,225,961.48 × 367,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,315.88x = 450,809,648,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,809,648,214.11/817,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,573.34

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