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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,827.72, 1,135,607.30 and 460,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,827.72, 1,135,607.30 and 460,271.72 is: 635,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,827.72 : 1,135,607.30 = 460,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,827.72/1,135,607.30 = 460,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,827.72x = 1,135,607.30 × 460,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,827.72x = 522,687,922,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,687,922,914.20/822,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,233.73

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