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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,763.78, 1,225,370.28 and 517,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,763.78, 1,225,370.28 and 517,610.30 is: 775,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,763.78 : 1,225,370.28 = 517,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,763.78/1,225,370.28 = 517,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,763.78x = 1,225,370.28 × 517,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,763.78x = 634,264,278,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,264,278,241.88/817,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,608.18

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