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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,513, 1,125,407.94 and 457,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,513, 1,125,407.94 and 457,817 is: 631,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,513 : 1,125,407.94 = 457,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,513/1,125,407.94 = 457,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,513x = 1,125,407.94 × 457,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,513x = 515,230,886,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,230,886,866.98/815,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,787.46

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