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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,445.60, 1,144,672.44 and 466,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,445.60, 1,144,672.44 and 466,994 is: 644,472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,445.60 : 1,144,672.44 = 466,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,445.60/1,144,672.44 = 466,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,445.60x = 1,144,672.44 × 466,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,445.60x = 534,555,161,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,555,161,445.36/829,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,472.84

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