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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,994.88, 1,128,540.71 and 473,642.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,994.88, 1,128,540.71 and 473,642.82 is: 653,457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,994.88 : 1,128,540.71 = 473,642.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,994.88/1,128,540.71 = 473,642.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,994.88x = 1,128,540.71 × 473,642.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,994.88x = 534,525,205,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,525,205,553.31/817,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,457.89

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