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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,827.54, 1,227,266.19 and 396,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,827.54, 1,227,266.19 and 396,873.78 is: 595,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,827.54 : 1,227,266.19 = 396,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,827.54/1,227,266.19 = 396,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,827.54x = 1,227,266.19 × 396,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,827.54x = 487,069,771,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,069,771,891.50/817,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,565.38

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