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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,427.86, 1,132,247.28 and 457,922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,427.86, 1,132,247.28 and 457,922.44 is: 631,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,427.86 : 1,132,247.28 = 457,922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,427.86/1,132,247.28 = 457,922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,427.86x = 1,132,247.28 × 457,922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,427.86x = 518,481,437,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,481,437,140.96/820,427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,964.69

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