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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,573, 1,226,428.62 and 226,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,573, 1,226,428.62 and 226,597 is: 339,914.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,573 : 1,226,428.62 = 226,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,573/1,226,428.62 = 226,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,573x = 1,226,428.62 × 226,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,573x = 277,905,046,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,905,046,006.14/817,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,914.66

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