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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,819.65, 1,226,729.48 and 368,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,819.65, 1,226,729.48 and 368,015.03 is: 552,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,819.65 : 1,226,729.48 = 368,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,819.65/1,226,729.48 = 368,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,819.65x = 1,226,729.48 × 368,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,819.65x = 451,454,883,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,454,883,010.60/817,819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,022.54

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