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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,999.18, 1,131,626.97 and 475,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,999.18, 1,131,626.97 and 475,809.12 is: 656,632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,999.18 : 1,131,626.97 = 475,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,999.18/1,131,626.97 = 475,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,999.18x = 1,131,626.97 × 475,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,999.18x = 538,438,432,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,438,432,763.97/819,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,632.89

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