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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,326.68, 1,138,936.34 and 462,749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,326.68, 1,138,936.34 and 462,749.42 is: 638,586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,326.68 : 1,138,936.34 = 462,749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,326.68/1,138,936.34 = 462,749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,326.68x = 1,138,936.34 × 462,749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,326.68x = 527,042,130,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,042,130,751.92/825,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,586.08

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