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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,508, 1,140,489.78 and 463,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,508, 1,140,489.78 and 463,848.68 is: 640,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,508 : 1,140,489.78 = 463,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,508/1,140,489.78 = 463,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,508x = 1,140,489.78 × 463,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,508x = 529,014,679,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,014,679,006.49/826,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,059.96

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