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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,987.92, 1,144,045.32 and 489,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,987.92, 1,144,045.32 and 489,448.88 is: 675,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,987.92 : 1,144,045.32 = 489,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,987.92/1,144,045.32 = 489,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,987.92x = 1,144,045.32 × 489,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,987.92x = 559,951,700,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,951,700,543.24/828,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,464.25

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