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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,724.76, 1,127,981.86 and 531,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,724.76, 1,127,981.86 and 531,435.52 is: 733,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,724.76 : 1,127,981.86 = 531,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,724.76/1,127,981.86 = 531,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,724.76x = 1,127,981.86 × 531,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,724.76x = 599,449,626,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,449,626,319.67/817,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,070.17

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