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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,071.30, 1,127,590.48 and 494,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,071.30, 1,127,590.48 and 494,598.96 is: 682,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,071.30 : 1,127,590.48 = 494,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,071.30/1,127,590.48 = 494,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,071.30x = 1,127,590.48 × 494,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,071.30x = 557,705,078,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,705,078,713.90/817,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,565.99

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