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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,750.56, 1,140,827.64 and 464,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,750.56, 1,140,827.64 and 464,214 is: 640,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,750.56 : 1,140,827.64 = 464,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,750.56/1,140,827.64 = 464,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,750.56x = 1,140,827.64 × 464,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,750.56x = 529,588,162,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,588,162,074.96/826,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,565.83

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