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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,666.20, 1,226,061.90 and 343,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,666.20, 1,226,061.90 and 343,816.20 is: 515,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,666.20 : 1,226,061.90 = 343,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,666.20/1,226,061.90 = 343,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,666.20x = 1,226,061.90 × 343,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,666.20x = 421,539,943,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,539,943,422.78/817,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,540.38

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