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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,013.72, 1,142,665.24 and 460,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,013.72, 1,142,665.24 and 460,496.01 is: 635,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,013.72 : 1,142,665.24 = 460,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,013.72/1,142,665.24 = 460,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,013.72x = 1,142,665.24 × 460,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,013.72x = 526,192,785,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,192,785,216.68/828,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,488.01

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