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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,045.48, 1,135,550.76 and 536,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,045.48, 1,135,550.76 and 536,461 is: 740,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,045.48 : 1,135,550.76 = 536,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,045.48/1,135,550.76 = 536,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,045.48x = 1,135,550.76 × 536,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,045.48x = 609,178,696,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,178,696,260.36/823,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,151.92

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