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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,292.22, 1,127,841.75 and 454,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,292.22, 1,127,841.75 and 454,716.78 is: 627,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,292.22 : 1,127,841.75 = 454,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,292.22/1,127,841.75 = 454,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,292.22x = 1,127,841.75 × 454,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,292.22x = 512,848,568,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,848,568,909.57/817,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,497.19

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