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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,361.92, 1,226,141.24 and 270,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,361.92, 1,226,141.24 and 270,272.88 is: 405,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,361.92 : 1,226,141.24 = 270,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,361.92/1,226,141.24 = 270,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,361.92x = 1,226,141.24 × 270,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,361.92x = 331,392,724,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,392,724,221.57/817,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,441.84

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