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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,954, 1,117,736.56 and 452,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,954, 1,117,736.56 and 452,258 is: 624,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,954 : 1,117,736.56 = 452,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,954/1,117,736.56 = 452,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,954x = 1,117,736.56 × 452,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,954x = 505,505,301,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,505,301,152.48/809,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,116.06

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