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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,720.32, 1,124,280.72 and 452,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,720.32, 1,124,280.72 and 452,159.28 is: 623,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,720.32 : 1,124,280.72 = 452,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,720.32/1,124,280.72 = 452,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,720.32x = 1,124,280.72 × 452,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,720.32x = 508,353,960,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,353,960,873.08/814,720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,961.31

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