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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,447.40, 1,229,171.10 and 502,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,447.40, 1,229,171.10 and 502,877.80 is: 754,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,447.40 : 1,229,171.10 = 502,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,447.40/1,229,171.10 = 502,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,447.40x = 1,229,171.10 × 502,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,447.40x = 618,122,858,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,122,858,591.58/819,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,316.70

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