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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,827.11, 733,086.74 and 461,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,827.11, 733,086.74 and 461,985.45 is: 639,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,827.11 : 733,086.74 = 461,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,827.11/733,086.74 = 461,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,827.11x = 733,086.74 × 461,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,827.11x = 338,675,405,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,675,405,158.01/529,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,218.72

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