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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,319.88, 1,225,967.50 and 367,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,319.88, 1,225,967.50 and 367,723.24 is: 551,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,319.88 : 1,225,967.50 = 367,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,319.88/1,225,967.50 = 367,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,319.88x = 1,225,967.50 × 367,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,319.88x = 450,816,741,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,816,741,234.70/817,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,579.32

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