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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,502.58, 1,140,429.42 and 463,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,502.58, 1,140,429.42 and 463,941.72 is: 640,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,502.58 : 1,140,429.42 = 463,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,502.58/1,140,429.42 = 463,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,502.58x = 1,140,429.42 × 463,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,502.58x = 529,092,786,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,092,786,653.40/826,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,158.66

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