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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,482.64, 1,226,307.60 and 312,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,482.64, 1,226,307.60 and 312,468.70 is: 468,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,482.64 : 1,226,307.60 = 312,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,482.64/1,226,307.60 = 312,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,482.64x = 1,226,307.60 × 312,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,482.64x = 383,182,741,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,182,741,572.12/817,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,735.02

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