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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,137.52, 1,142,870.31 and 465,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,137.52, 1,142,870.31 and 465,675.48 is: 642,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,137.52 : 1,142,870.31 = 465,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,137.52/1,142,870.31 = 465,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,137.52x = 1,142,870.31 × 465,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,137.52x = 532,206,680,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,206,680,187.00/828,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,654.95

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