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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,423.42, 1,129,481.10 and 496,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,423.42, 1,129,481.10 and 496,147.10 is: 684,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,423.42 : 1,129,481.10 = 496,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,423.42/1,129,481.10 = 496,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,423.42x = 1,129,481.10 × 496,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,423.42x = 560,388,766,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,388,766,622.41/818,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,717.42

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