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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,276.89, 1,137,488.70 and 461,699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824,276.89, 1,137,488.70 and 461,699.83 is: 637,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824,276.89 : 1,137,488.70 = 461,699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824,276.89/1,137,488.70 = 461,699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824,276.89x = 1,137,488.70 × 461,699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824,276.89x = 525,178,339,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,178,339,416.92/824,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,138.26

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