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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,482.49, 1,224,451.46 and 395,874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,482.49, 1,224,451.46 and 395,874.25 is: 592,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,482.49 : 1,224,451.46 = 395,874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,482.49/1,224,451.46 = 395,874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,482.49x = 1,224,451.46 × 395,874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,482.49x = 484,728,801,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,728,801,409.53/817,482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,953.13

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