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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,243, 1,122,277.96 and 450,672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,243, 1,122,277.96 and 450,672.82 is: 621,929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,243 : 1,122,277.96 = 450,672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,243/1,122,277.96 = 450,672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,243x = 1,122,277.96 × 450,672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,243x = 505,780,173,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,780,173,057.05/813,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,929.94

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