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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,851.46, 1,135,639.89 and 460,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,851.46, 1,135,639.89 and 460,295.46 is: 635,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,851.46 : 1,135,639.89 = 460,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,851.46/1,135,639.89 = 460,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,851.46x = 1,135,639.89 × 460,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,851.46x = 522,729,885,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,729,885,561.90/822,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,266.40

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