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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,122.72, 1,142,809.49 and 465,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,122.72, 1,142,809.49 and 465,547.28 is: 642,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,122.72 : 1,142,809.49 = 465,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,122.72/1,142,809.49 = 465,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,122.72x = 1,142,809.49 × 465,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,122.72x = 532,031,845,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,031,845,077.51/828,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,455.32

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