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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,955, 1,117,737.94 and 452,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,955, 1,117,737.94 and 452,259 is: 624,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,955 : 1,117,737.94 = 452,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,955/1,117,737.94 = 452,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,955x = 1,117,737.94 × 452,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,955x = 505,507,043,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,507,043,006.46/809,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,117.44

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