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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,503.63, 1,128,155 and 459,807.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,503.63, 1,128,155 and 459,807.63 is: 634,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,503.63 : 1,128,155 = 459,807.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,503.63/1,128,155 = 459,807.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,503.63x = 1,128,155 × 459,807.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,503.63x = 518,734,276,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,734,276,822.65/817,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,534.52

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