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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,271.96, 1,125,165.22 and 466,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,271.96, 1,125,165.22 and 466,444.76 is: 643,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,271.96 : 1,125,165.22 = 466,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,271.96/1,125,165.22 = 466,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,271.96x = 1,125,165.22 × 466,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,271.96x = 524,827,421,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,827,421,003.25/815,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,745.21

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