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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,977.60, 1,214,966.40 and 455,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,977.60, 1,214,966.40 and 455,003.20 is: 682,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,977.60 : 1,214,966.40 = 455,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,977.60/1,214,966.40 = 455,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,977.60x = 1,214,966.40 × 455,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,977.60x = 552,813,599,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,813,599,892.48/809,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,504.80

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