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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,747.20, 1,226,183.40 and 343,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,747.20, 1,226,183.40 and 343,897.20 is: 515,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,747.20 : 1,226,183.40 = 343,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,747.20/1,226,183.40 = 343,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,747.20x = 1,226,183.40 × 343,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,747.20x = 421,681,037,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,681,037,946.48/817,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,661.85

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