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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,467.59, 1,127,466.24 and 531,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,467.59, 1,127,466.24 and 531,079.94 is: 732,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,467.59 : 1,127,466.24 = 531,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,467.59/1,127,466.24 = 531,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,467.59x = 1,127,466.24 × 531,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,467.59x = 598,774,703,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,774,703,918.34/817,467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,475.16

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