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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,319.66, 1,223,617.51 and 518,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,319.66, 1,223,617.51 and 518,138.06 is: 775,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,319.66 : 1,223,617.51 = 518,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,319.66/1,223,617.51 = 518,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,319.66x = 1,223,617.51 × 518,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,319.66x = 634,002,802,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,002,802,813.43/817,319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,709.72

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