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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,669.96, 1,131,149.40 and 457,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,669.96, 1,131,149.40 and 457,116.72 is: 630,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,669.96 : 1,131,149.40 = 457,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,669.96/1,131,149.40 = 457,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,669.96x = 1,131,149.40 × 457,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,669.96x = 517,067,303,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,067,303,557.97/819,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,823.78

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