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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,741.68, 1,127,104.44 and 454,157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,741.68, 1,127,104.44 and 454,157.78 is: 626,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,741.68 : 1,127,104.44 = 454,157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,741.68/1,127,104.44 = 454,157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,741.68x = 1,127,104.44 × 454,157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,741.68x = 511,883,250,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,883,250,298.54/816,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,738.25

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