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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,190.40, 1,142,876.28 and 465,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,190.40, 1,142,876.28 and 465,629.60 is: 642,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,190.40 : 1,142,876.28 = 465,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,190.40/1,142,876.28 = 465,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,190.40x = 1,142,876.28 × 465,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,190.40x = 532,157,025,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,157,025,105.89/828,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,553.96

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