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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,988.92, 1,144,046.70 and 489,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,988.92, 1,144,046.70 and 489,449.88 is: 675,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,988.92 : 1,144,046.70 = 489,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,988.92/1,144,046.70 = 489,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,988.92x = 1,144,046.70 × 489,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,988.92x = 559,953,520,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,953,520,029.40/828,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,465.63

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