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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,901.60, 1,226,852.40 and 418,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,901.60, 1,226,852.40 and 418,409.60 is: 627,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,901.60 : 1,226,852.40 = 418,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,901.60/1,226,852.40 = 418,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,901.60x = 1,226,852.40 × 418,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,901.60x = 513,326,821,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,326,821,943.04/817,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,614.40

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