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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,923.64, 1,132,987.92 and 458,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,923.64, 1,132,987.92 and 458,371 is: 632,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,923.64 : 1,132,987.92 = 458,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,923.64/1,132,987.92 = 458,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,923.64x = 1,132,987.92 × 458,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,923.64x = 519,328,805,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,328,805,878.32/820,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,615.24

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