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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,647.40, 1,226,471.10 and 534,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,647.40, 1,226,471.10 and 534,212.20 is: 801,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,647.40 : 1,226,471.10 = 534,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,647.40/1,226,471.10 = 534,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,647.40x = 1,226,471.10 × 534,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,647.40x = 655,195,824,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,195,824,567.42/817,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,318.30

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