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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,131.37, 1,142,823.18 and 465,558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,131.37, 1,142,823.18 and 465,558.21 is: 642,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,131.37 : 1,142,823.18 = 465,558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,131.37/1,142,823.18 = 465,558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,131.37x = 1,142,823.18 × 465,558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,131.37x = 532,050,714,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,050,714,027.31/828,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,471.39

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