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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,281.40, 1,462,922.10 and 817,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,281.40, 1,462,922.10 and 817,817.40 is: 1,226,726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,281.40 : 1,462,922.10 = 817,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,281.40/1,462,922.10 = 817,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,281.40x = 1,462,922.10 × 817,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,281.40x = 1,196,403,148,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,403,148,224.54/975,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,726.10

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