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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,999.80, 1,226,999.70 and 257,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,999.80, 1,226,999.70 and 257,033.40 is: 385,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,999.80 : 1,226,999.70 = 257,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,999.80/1,226,999.70 = 257,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,999.80x = 1,226,999.70 × 257,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,999.80x = 315,379,904,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,379,904,689.98/817,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,550.10

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