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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,142.52, 1,142,877.22 and 465,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,142.52, 1,142,877.22 and 465,680.48 is: 642,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,142.52 : 1,142,877.22 = 465,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,142.52/1,142,877.22 = 465,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,142.52x = 1,142,877.22 × 465,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,142.52x = 532,215,612,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,215,612,390.67/828,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,661.86

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