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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,039, 1,116,474.30 and 451,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,039, 1,116,474.30 and 451,343 is: 622,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,039 : 1,116,474.30 = 451,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,039/1,116,474.30 = 451,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,039x = 1,116,474.30 × 451,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,039x = 503,912,859,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,912,859,984.90/809,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,853.61

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