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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,083.29, 1,142,679.53 and 479,163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,083.29, 1,142,679.53 and 479,163.39 is: 661,201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,083.29 : 1,142,679.53 = 479,163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,083.29/1,142,679.53 = 479,163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,083.29x = 1,142,679.53 × 479,163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,083.29x = 547,530,197,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,530,197,278.41/828,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,201.84

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