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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,488.74, 1,224,460.82 and 395,880.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,488.74, 1,224,460.82 and 395,880.50 is: 592,962.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,488.74 : 1,224,460.82 = 395,880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,488.74/1,224,460.82 = 395,880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,488.74x = 1,224,460.82 × 395,880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,488.74x = 484,740,161,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,740,161,652.01/817,488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,962.49

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