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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,311, 1,825,609.50 and 458,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217,311, 1,825,609.50 and 458,605 is: 687,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217,311 : 1,825,609.50 = 458,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217,311/1,825,609.50 = 458,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217,311x = 1,825,609.50 × 458,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217,311x = 837,233,644,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,233,644,747.50/1,217,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,773.01

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