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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,283.13, 1,241,758.56 and 468,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,283.13, 1,241,758.56 and 468,231.85 is: 701,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,283.13 : 1,241,758.56 = 468,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,283.13/1,241,758.56 = 468,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,283.13x = 1,241,758.56 × 468,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,283.13x = 581,430,904,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,430,904,697.74/828,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,971.21

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