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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,746.06, 1,140,821.43 and 464,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,746.06, 1,140,821.43 and 464,209.50 is: 640,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,746.06 : 1,140,821.43 = 464,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,746.06/1,140,821.43 = 464,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,746.06x = 1,140,821.43 × 464,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,746.06x = 529,580,145,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,580,145,609.59/826,746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,559.62

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