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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,902.40, 1,226,853.60 and 552,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,902.40, 1,226,853.60 and 552,481.60 is: 828,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,902.40 : 1,226,853.60 = 552,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,902.40/1,226,853.60 = 552,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,902.40x = 1,226,853.60 × 552,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,902.40x = 677,814,039,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,814,039,893.76/817,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,722.40

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