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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,794, 1,131,315.72 and 442,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,794, 1,131,315.72 and 442,962 is: 611,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,794 : 1,131,315.72 = 442,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,794/1,131,315.72 = 442,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,794x = 1,131,315.72 × 442,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,794x = 501,129,873,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,129,873,962.64/819,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,287.56

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