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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,912, 1,116,298.56 and 451,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,912, 1,116,298.56 and 451,216 is: 622,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,912 : 1,116,298.56 = 451,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,912/1,116,298.56 = 451,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,912x = 1,116,298.56 × 451,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,912x = 503,691,771,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,691,771,048.96/808,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,678.08

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