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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,499.36, 1,140,585.96 and 463,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,499.36, 1,140,585.96 and 463,949.36 is: 640,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,499.36 : 1,140,585.96 = 463,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,499.36/1,140,585.96 = 463,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,499.36x = 1,140,585.96 × 463,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,499.36x = 529,174,126,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,174,126,166.99/826,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,259.57

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