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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,414.68, 1,226,122.70 and 390,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,414.68, 1,226,122.70 and 390,850.14 is: 586,275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,414.68 : 1,226,122.70 = 390,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,414.68/1,226,122.70 = 390,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,414.68x = 1,226,122.70 × 390,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,414.68x = 479,230,226,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,230,226,997.93/817,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,275.53

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