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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,129.21, 1,142,788.80 and 460,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,129.21, 1,142,788.80 and 460,604.40 is: 635,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,129.21 : 1,142,788.80 = 460,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,129.21/1,142,788.80 = 460,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,129.21x = 1,142,788.80 × 460,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,129.21x = 526,373,549,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,373,549,550.72/828,129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,617.66

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