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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,541.23, 1,129,598.64 and 469,738.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,541.23, 1,129,598.64 and 469,738.49 is: 648,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,541.23 : 1,129,598.64 = 469,738.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,541.23/1,129,598.64 = 469,738.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,541.23x = 1,129,598.64 × 469,738.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,541.23x = 530,615,953,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,615,953,811.66/818,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,245.85

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