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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,446.41, 1,226,176.50 and 284,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,446.41, 1,226,176.50 and 284,966.45 is: 427,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,446.41 : 1,226,176.50 = 284,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,446.41/1,226,176.50 = 284,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,446.41x = 1,226,176.50 × 284,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,446.41x = 349,419,164,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,419,164,278.43/817,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,452.08

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