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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,476.82, 1,139,140.24 and 462,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,476.82, 1,139,140.24 and 462,892.72 is: 638,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,476.82 : 1,139,140.24 = 462,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,476.82/1,139,140.24 = 462,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,476.82x = 1,139,140.24 × 462,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,476.82x = 527,299,724,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,299,724,155.05/825,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,781.99

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