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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,483.99, 1,224,453.70 and 395,875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,483.99, 1,224,453.70 and 395,875.75 is: 592,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,483.99 : 1,224,453.70 = 395,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,483.99/1,224,453.70 = 395,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,483.99x = 1,224,453.70 × 395,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,483.99x = 484,731,526,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,731,526,827.78/817,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,955.38

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