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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,985.38, 1,143,991.72 and 461,456.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,985.38, 1,143,991.72 and 461,456.69 is: 636,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,985.38 : 1,143,991.72 = 461,456.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,985.38/1,143,991.72 = 461,456.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,985.38x = 1,143,991.72 × 461,456.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,985.38x = 527,902,627,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,902,627,355.47/828,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,805.72

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