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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,162.06, 1,142,856.78 and 465,587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,162.06, 1,142,856.78 and 465,587.54 is: 642,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,162.06 : 1,142,856.78 = 465,587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,162.06/1,142,856.78 = 465,587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,162.06x = 1,142,856.78 × 465,587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,162.06x = 532,099,876,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,099,876,772.52/828,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,506.95

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