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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,292.73, 1,125,136.34 and 471,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,292.73, 1,125,136.34 and 471,117.25 is: 650,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,292.73 : 1,125,136.34 = 471,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,292.73/1,125,136.34 = 471,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,292.73x = 1,125,136.34 × 471,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,292.73x = 530,071,138,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,071,138,375.87/815,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,160.51

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