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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,666.50, 1,139,419.42 and 481,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,666.50, 1,139,419.42 and 481,436 is: 664,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,666.50 : 1,139,419.42 = 481,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,666.50/1,139,419.42 = 481,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,666.50x = 1,139,419.42 × 481,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,666.50x = 548,557,527,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,557,527,887.12/825,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,381.48

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