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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,344.96, 1,224,979.20 and 367,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,344.96, 1,224,979.20 and 367,585.44 is: 550,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,344.96 : 1,224,979.20 = 367,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,344.96/1,224,979.20 = 367,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,344.96x = 1,224,979.20 × 367,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,344.96x = 450,284,518,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,284,518,222.85/817,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,911.23

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