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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,611.91, 1,139,340 and 458,085.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,611.91, 1,139,340 and 458,085.63 is: 632,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,611.91 : 1,139,340 = 458,085.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,611.91/1,139,340 = 458,085.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,611.91x = 1,139,340 × 458,085.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,611.91x = 521,915,281,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,915,281,684.20/825,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,155.71

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