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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,901.40, 1,226,852.10 and 552,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,901.40, 1,226,852.10 and 552,480.60 is: 828,720.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,901.40 : 1,226,852.10 = 552,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,901.40/1,226,852.10 = 552,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,901.40x = 1,226,852.10 × 552,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,901.40x = 677,811,984,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,811,984,319.26/817,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,720.90

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