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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,548.92, 1,126,739 and 453,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,548.92, 1,126,739 and 453,926.32 is: 626,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,548.92 : 1,126,739 = 453,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,548.92/1,126,739 = 453,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,548.92x = 1,126,739 × 453,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,548.92x = 511,456,487,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,456,487,870.48/816,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,363.56

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