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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,256.41, 1,133,221.85 and 458,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,256.41, 1,133,221.85 and 458,634.04 is: 632,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,256.41 : 1,133,221.85 = 458,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,256.41/1,133,221.85 = 458,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,256.41x = 1,133,221.85 × 458,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,256.41x = 519,734,115,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,734,115,281.77/821,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,852.43

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