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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,058.82, 1,135,865.23 and 460,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,058.82, 1,135,865.23 and 460,460.90 is: 635,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,058.82 : 1,135,865.23 = 460,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,058.82/1,135,865.23 = 460,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,058.82x = 1,135,865.23 × 460,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,058.82x = 523,021,527,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,021,527,773.02/823,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,460.69

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