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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,611.40, 1,242,917.10 and 473,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,611.40, 1,242,917.10 and 473,661.30 is: 710,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,611.40 : 1,242,917.10 = 473,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,611.40/1,242,917.10 = 473,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,611.40x = 1,242,917.10 × 473,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,611.40x = 588,721,729,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,721,729,378.23/828,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,491.95

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