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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818,573.91, 1,129,666.84 and 455,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818,573.91, 1,129,666.84 and 455,997.33 is: 629,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818,573.91 : 1,129,666.84 = 455,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818,573.91/1,129,666.84 = 455,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818,573.91x = 1,129,666.84 × 455,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818,573.91x = 515,125,062,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,125,062,829.54/818,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,295.73

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