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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,998.84, 1,128,875.65 and 455,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,998.84, 1,128,875.65 and 455,445.72 is: 628,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,998.84 : 1,128,875.65 = 455,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,998.84/1,128,875.65 = 455,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,998.84x = 1,128,875.65 × 455,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,998.84x = 514,141,583,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,141,583,204.72/817,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,535.83

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