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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,069.30, 1,127,587.71 and 494,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,069.30, 1,127,587.71 and 494,596.96 is: 682,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,069.30 : 1,127,587.71 = 494,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,069.30/1,127,587.71 = 494,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,069.30x = 1,127,587.71 × 494,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,069.30x = 557,701,453,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,701,453,499.36/817,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,563.22

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