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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,820, 1,116,171.60 and 451,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,820, 1,116,171.60 and 451,124 is: 622,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,820 : 1,116,171.60 = 451,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,820/1,116,171.60 = 451,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,820x = 1,116,171.60 × 451,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,820x = 503,531,796,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,531,796,878.40/808,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,551.12

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