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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,472.35, 1,136,132.80 and 460,838.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,472.35, 1,136,132.80 and 460,838.59 is: 635,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,472.35 : 1,136,132.80 = 460,838.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,472.35/1,136,132.80 = 460,838.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,472.35x = 1,136,132.80 × 460,838.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,472.35x = 523,573,833,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,573,833,612.32/823,472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,812.28

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