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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,217, 1,116,719.46 and 451,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,217, 1,116,719.46 and 451,521 is: 623,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,217 : 1,116,719.46 = 451,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,217/1,116,719.46 = 451,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,217x = 1,116,719.46 × 451,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,217x = 504,222,287,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,222,287,298.66/809,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,098.98

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