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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,182.24, 1,134,794.40 and 499,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,182.24, 1,134,794.40 and 499,824 is: 689,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,182.24 : 1,134,794.40 = 499,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,182.24/1,134,794.40 = 499,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,182.24x = 1,134,794.40 × 499,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,182.24x = 567,197,476,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,197,476,185.60/822,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,868.31

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