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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,416.18, 1,226,124.95 and 390,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,416.18, 1,226,124.95 and 390,851.64 is: 586,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,416.18 : 1,226,124.95 = 390,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,416.18/1,226,124.95 = 390,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,416.18x = 1,226,124.95 × 390,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,416.18x = 479,232,945,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,232,945,598.16/817,416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,277.78

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