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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,371, 1,136,251.98 and 446,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,371, 1,136,251.98 and 446,539 is: 616,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,371 : 1,136,251.98 = 446,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,371/1,136,251.98 = 446,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,371x = 1,136,251.98 × 446,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,371x = 507,380,822,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,380,822,897.22/823,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,223.82

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