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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,182.56, 1,105,629.60 and 461,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,182.56, 1,105,629.60 and 461,650 is: 637,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,182.56 : 1,105,629.60 = 461,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,182.56/1,105,629.60 = 461,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,182.56x = 1,105,629.60 × 461,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,182.56x = 510,413,904,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,413,904,840.00/801,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,075.66

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