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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,583.88, 1,136,565 and 460,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,583.88, 1,136,565 and 460,998.72 is: 636,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,583.88 : 1,136,565 = 460,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,583.88/1,136,565 = 460,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,583.88x = 1,136,565 × 460,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,583.88x = 523,955,010,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,955,010,196.80/823,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,189.01

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