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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,054.30, 1,138,655.61 and 462,478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,054.30, 1,138,655.61 and 462,478.86 is: 638,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,054.30 : 1,138,655.61 = 462,478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,054.30/1,138,655.61 = 462,478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,054.30x = 1,138,655.61 × 462,478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,054.30x = 526,604,148,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,604,148,445.41/825,054.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,266.05

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