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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,085.46, 1,135,902 and 460,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,085.46, 1,135,902 and 460,487.76 is: 635,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,085.46 : 1,135,902 = 460,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,085.46/1,135,902 = 460,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,085.46x = 1,135,902 × 460,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,085.46x = 523,068,967,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,068,967,559.52/823,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,497.76

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