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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810,153.89, 1,118,012.35 and 470,644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810,153.89, 1,118,012.35 and 470,644.01 is: 649,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810,153.89 : 1,118,012.35 = 470,644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810,153.89/1,118,012.35 = 470,644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810,153.89x = 1,118,012.35 × 470,644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810,153.89x = 526,185,815,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,185,815,633.52/810,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,488.72

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