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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,187.40, 1,142,872.14 and 465,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,187.40, 1,142,872.14 and 465,626.60 is: 642,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,187.40 : 1,142,872.14 = 465,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,187.40/1,142,872.14 = 465,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,187.40x = 1,142,872.14 × 465,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,187.40x = 532,151,668,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,151,668,782.92/828,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,549.82

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