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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,876, 1,128,693.96 and 445,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,876, 1,128,693.96 and 445,363.60 is: 614,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,876 : 1,128,693.96 = 445,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,876/1,128,693.96 = 445,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,876x = 1,128,693.96 × 445,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,876x = 502,679,205,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,679,205,323.86/817,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,615.42

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