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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,125.87, 1,142,815.59 and 465,552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,125.87, 1,142,815.59 and 465,552.71 is: 642,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,125.87 : 1,142,815.59 = 465,552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,125.87/1,142,815.59 = 465,552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,125.87x = 1,142,815.59 × 465,552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,125.87x = 532,040,889,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,040,889,002.69/828,125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,463.80

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