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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,031.52, 1,104,321.50 and 460,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,031.52, 1,104,321.50 and 460,635.04 is: 635,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,031.52 : 1,104,321.50 = 460,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,031.52/1,104,321.50 = 460,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,031.52x = 1,104,321.50 × 460,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,031.52x = 508,689,178,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,689,178,325.36/800,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,836.42

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