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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,802.14, 1,224,403.32 and 457,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,802.14, 1,224,403.32 and 457,148.64 is: 685,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,802.14 : 1,224,403.32 = 457,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,802.14/1,224,403.32 = 457,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,802.14x = 1,224,403.32 × 457,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,802.14x = 559,734,312,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,734,312,549.49/816,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,275.28

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