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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,602.31, 1,226,408.92 and 285,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,602.31, 1,226,408.92 and 285,121.27 is: 427,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,602.31 : 1,226,408.92 = 285,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,602.31/1,226,408.92 = 285,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,602.31x = 1,226,408.92 × 285,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,602.31x = 349,675,268,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,675,268,809.73/817,602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,683.81

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