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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,451.91, 1,127,444.56 and 531,064.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,451.91, 1,127,444.56 and 531,064.27 is: 732,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,451.91 : 1,127,444.56 = 531,064.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,451.91/1,127,444.56 = 531,064.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,451.91x = 1,127,444.56 × 531,064.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,451.91x = 598,745,522,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,745,522,221.87/817,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,453.51

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