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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,321.17, 1,127,885.64 and 473,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,321.17, 1,127,885.64 and 473,171.67 is: 652,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,321.17 : 1,127,885.64 = 473,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,321.17/1,127,885.64 = 473,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,321.17x = 1,127,885.64 × 473,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,321.17x = 533,683,531,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,683,531,847.82/817,321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,966.73

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