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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,019.32, 1,138,579.28 and 462,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,019.32, 1,138,579.28 and 462,443.28 is: 638,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,019.32 : 1,138,579.28 = 462,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,019.32/1,138,579.28 = 462,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,019.32x = 1,138,579.28 × 462,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,019.32x = 526,528,336,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,528,336,783.24/825,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,201.22

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