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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,848.29, 1,137,029.96 and 461,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,848.29, 1,137,029.96 and 461,295.48 is: 636,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,848.29 : 1,137,029.96 = 461,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,848.29/1,137,029.96 = 461,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,848.29x = 1,137,029.96 × 461,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,848.29x = 524,506,778,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,506,778,866.10/823,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,654.57

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