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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,736.29, 1,140,807.72 and 464,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,736.29, 1,140,807.72 and 464,200 is: 640,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,736.29 : 1,140,807.72 = 464,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,736.29/1,140,807.72 = 464,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,736.29x = 1,140,807.72 × 464,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,736.29x = 529,562,943,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,562,943,624/826,736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,546.39

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