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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,991.13, 1,144,007.75 and 471,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,991.13, 1,144,007.75 and 471,295.13 is: 650,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,991.13 : 1,144,007.75 = 471,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,991.13/1,144,007.75 = 471,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,991.13x = 1,144,007.75 × 471,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,991.13x = 539,165,276,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,165,276,715.46/828,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,387.27

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