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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,028.66, 1,142,685.93 and 460,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,028.66, 1,142,685.93 and 460,510.96 is: 635,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,028.66 : 1,142,685.93 = 460,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,028.66/1,142,685.93 = 460,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,028.66x = 1,142,685.93 × 460,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,028.66x = 526,219,394,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,219,394,602.79/828,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,508.67

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