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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,665.40, 1,227,998.10 and 617,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,665.40, 1,227,998.10 and 617,898.80 is: 926,848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,665.40 : 1,227,998.10 = 617,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,665.40/1,227,998.10 = 617,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,665.40x = 1,227,998.10 × 617,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,665.40x = 758,778,552,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,778,552,392.28/818,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,848.20

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