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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,149.52, 1,142,886.88 and 465,687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,149.52, 1,142,886.88 and 465,687.48 is: 642,671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,149.52 : 1,142,886.88 = 465,687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,149.52/1,142,886.88 = 465,687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,149.52x = 1,142,886.88 × 465,687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,149.52x = 532,228,111,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,228,111,072.26/828,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,671.52

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