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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,829.44, 979,241.12 and 460,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,829.44, 979,241.12 and 460,144.64 is: 691,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,829.44 : 979,241.12 = 460,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,829.44/979,241.12 = 460,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,829.44x = 979,241.12 × 460,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,829.44x = 450,592,552,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,592,552,635.60/651,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,273.71

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