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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,421.30, 1,129,478.16 and 496,144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,421.30, 1,129,478.16 and 496,144.98 is: 684,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,421.30 : 1,129,478.16 = 496,144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,421.30/1,129,478.16 = 496,144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,421.30x = 1,129,478.16 × 496,144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,421.30x = 560,384,919,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,384,919,103.64/818,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,714.49

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