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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,279.34, 1,125,189.28 and 492,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,279.34, 1,125,189.28 and 492,991.72 is: 680,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,279.34 : 1,125,189.28 = 492,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,279.34/1,125,189.28 = 492,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,279.34x = 1,125,189.28 × 492,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,279.34x = 554,708,998,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,708,998,472.76/815,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,391.33

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