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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,263.31, 1,142,988.29 and 460,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,263.31, 1,142,988.29 and 460,738.64 is: 635,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,263.31 : 1,142,988.29 = 460,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,263.31/1,142,988.29 = 460,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,263.31x = 1,142,988.29 × 460,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,263.31x = 526,618,870,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,618,870,270.53/828,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,810.94

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