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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,486.56, 1,226,215.56 and 367,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,486.56, 1,226,215.56 and 367,889.28 is: 551,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,486.56 : 1,226,215.56 = 367,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,486.56/1,226,215.56 = 367,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,486.56x = 1,226,215.56 × 367,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,486.56x = 451,111,559,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,111,559,493.20/817,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,827.49

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