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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,712.80, 1,131,201.42 and 457,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,712.80, 1,131,201.42 and 457,137.04 is: 630,847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,712.80 : 1,131,201.42 = 457,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,712.80/1,131,201.42 = 457,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,712.80x = 1,131,201.42 × 457,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,712.80x = 517,114,068,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,114,068,782.60/819,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,847.86

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