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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,998.02, 1,131,596.76 and 457,421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,998.02, 1,131,596.76 and 457,421.77 is: 631,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,998.02 : 1,131,596.76 = 457,421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,998.02/1,131,596.76 = 457,421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,998.02x = 1,131,596.76 × 457,421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,998.02x = 517,616,992,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,616,992,885.47/819,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,241.76

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