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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,987.80, 1,222,481.70 and 496,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,987.80, 1,222,481.70 and 496,123.20 is: 744,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,987.80 : 1,222,481.70 = 496,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,987.80/1,222,481.70 = 496,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,987.80x = 1,222,481.70 × 496,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,987.80x = 606,501,532,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,501,532,945.44/814,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,184.80

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