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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,825, 1,116,178.50 and 451,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,825, 1,116,178.50 and 451,129 is: 622,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,825 : 1,116,178.50 = 451,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,825/1,116,178.50 = 451,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,825x = 1,116,178.50 × 451,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,825x = 503,540,490,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,540,490,526.50/808,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,558.02

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