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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,448.39, 1,144,565.77 and 461,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,448.39, 1,144,565.77 and 461,897.75 is: 637,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,448.39 : 1,144,565.77 = 461,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,448.39/1,144,565.77 = 461,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,448.39x = 1,144,565.77 × 461,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,448.39x = 528,672,355,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,672,355,596.69/829,448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,378.24

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