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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816,999, 1,127,458.62 and 459,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816,999, 1,127,458.62 and 459,303 is: 633,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816,999 : 1,127,458.62 = 459,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816,999/1,127,458.62 = 459,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816,999x = 1,127,458.62 × 459,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816,999x = 517,845,126,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,845,126,541.86/816,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,838.14

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