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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,801.02, 1,226,952.52 and 418,721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,801.02, 1,226,952.52 and 418,721.98 is: 628,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,801.02 : 1,226,952.52 = 418,721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,801.02/1,226,952.52 = 418,721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,801.02x = 1,226,952.52 × 418,721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,801.02x = 513,751,988,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,751,988,540.39/817,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,211.48

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