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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,131.36, 1,131,781.98 and 457,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,131.36, 1,131,781.98 and 457,555.29 is: 631,426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,131.36 : 1,131,781.98 = 457,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,131.36/1,131,781.98 = 457,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,131.36x = 1,131,781.98 × 457,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,131.36x = 517,852,832,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,852,832,075.67/820,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,426.69

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