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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,251.48, 1,141,429.98 and 482,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,251.48, 1,141,429.98 and 482,931.16 is: 666,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,251.48 : 1,141,429.98 = 482,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,251.48/1,141,429.98 = 482,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,251.48x = 1,141,429.98 × 482,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,251.48x = 551,232,104,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,232,104,300.18/827,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,341.64

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