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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,340.31, 1,226,017.30 and 284,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,340.31, 1,226,017.30 and 284,860.48 is: 427,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,340.31 : 1,226,017.30 = 284,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,340.31/1,226,017.30 = 284,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,340.31x = 1,226,017.30 × 284,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,340.31x = 349,243,876,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,243,876,566.30/817,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,293.10

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