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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,708, 1,131,205.68 and 462,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,708, 1,131,205.68 and 462,012 is: 637,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,708 : 1,131,205.68 = 462,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,708/1,131,205.68 = 462,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,708x = 1,131,205.68 × 462,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,708x = 522,630,598,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,630,598,628.16/819,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,581.43

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