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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,508, 1,225,730.64 and 390,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,508, 1,225,730.64 and 390,812.96 is: 585,965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,508 : 1,225,730.64 = 390,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,508/1,225,730.64 = 390,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,508x = 1,225,730.64 × 390,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,508x = 479,031,419,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,031,419,581.09/817,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,965.42

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