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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,639.80, 1,144,904.76 and 462,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,639.80, 1,144,904.76 and 462,113.98 is: 637,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,639.80 : 1,144,904.76 = 462,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,639.80/1,144,904.76 = 462,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,639.80x = 1,144,904.76 × 462,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,639.80x = 529,076,492,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,076,492,502.28/829,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,718.31

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