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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,864, 1,123,132.32 and 495,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,864, 1,123,132.32 and 495,912 is: 684,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,864 : 1,123,132.32 = 495,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,864/1,123,132.32 = 495,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,864x = 1,123,132.32 × 495,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,864x = 556,974,795,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,974,795,075.84/813,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,358.56

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