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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,673.20, 1,226,072.40 and 343,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,673.20, 1,226,072.40 and 343,823.20 is: 515,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,673.20 : 1,226,072.40 = 343,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,673.20/1,226,072.40 = 343,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,673.20x = 1,226,072.40 × 343,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,673.20x = 421,552,135,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,552,135,999.68/817,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,550.88

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