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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,148, 1,122,144.24 and 495,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,148, 1,122,144.24 and 495,196 is: 683,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,148 : 1,122,144.24 = 495,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,148/1,122,144.24 = 495,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,148x = 1,122,144.24 × 495,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,148x = 555,681,339,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,681,339,071.04/813,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,370.48

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