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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,339.31, 1,226,015.80 and 284,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,339.31, 1,226,015.80 and 284,859.48 is: 427,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,339.31 : 1,226,015.80 = 284,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,339.31/1,226,015.80 = 284,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,339.31x = 1,226,015.80 × 284,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,339.31x = 349,242,227,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,242,227,145.20/817,339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,291.61

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