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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,909.26, 1,128,509.88 and 491,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,909.26, 1,128,509.88 and 491,277.12 is: 677,839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,909.26 : 1,128,509.88 = 491,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,909.26/1,128,509.88 = 491,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,909.26x = 1,128,509.88 × 491,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,909.26x = 554,411,083,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,411,083,737.95/817,909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,839.35

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