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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,208, 1,123,607.52 and 496,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,208, 1,123,607.52 and 496,256 is: 684,833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,208 : 1,123,607.52 = 496,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,208/1,123,607.52 = 496,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,208x = 1,123,607.52 × 496,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,208x = 557,596,973,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,596,973,445.12/814,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,833.57

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