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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,379.49, 1,128,149.33 and 477,957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,379.49, 1,128,149.33 and 477,957.09 is: 659,677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,379.49 : 1,128,149.33 = 477,957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,379.49/1,128,149.33 = 477,957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,379.49x = 1,128,149.33 × 477,957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,379.49x = 539,206,968,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,206,968,462.46/817,379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,677.63

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