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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,226.04, 1,138,866.71 and 462,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,226.04, 1,138,866.71 and 462,673.37 is: 638,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,226.04 : 1,138,866.71 = 462,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,226.04/1,138,866.71 = 462,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,226.04x = 1,138,866.71 × 462,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,226.04x = 526,923,299,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,923,299,230.31/825,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,519.96

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