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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,064.30, 1,127,580.81 and 494,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,064.30, 1,127,580.81 and 494,591.96 is: 682,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,064.30 : 1,127,580.81 = 494,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,064.30/1,127,580.81 = 494,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,064.30x = 1,127,580.81 × 494,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,064.30x = 557,692,402,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,692,402,876.29/817,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,556.32

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