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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,428.04, 1,129,487.49 and 496,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,428.04, 1,129,487.49 and 496,151.72 is: 684,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,428.04 : 1,129,487.49 = 496,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,428.04/1,129,487.49 = 496,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,428.04x = 1,129,487.49 × 496,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,428.04x = 560,397,158,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,397,158,401.22/818,428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,723.80

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