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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,754.16, 1,226,216.52 and 374,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,754.16, 1,226,216.52 and 374,142 is: 561,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,754.16 : 1,226,216.52 = 374,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,754.16/1,226,216.52 = 374,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,754.16x = 1,226,216.52 × 374,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,754.16x = 458,779,101,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,779,101,225.84/817,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,023.26

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