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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,855.08, 1,145,214.72 and 490,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,855.08, 1,145,214.72 and 490,322.52 is: 676,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,855.08 : 1,145,214.72 = 490,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,855.08/1,145,214.72 = 490,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,855.08x = 1,145,214.72 × 490,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,855.08x = 561,524,567,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,524,567,451.49/829,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,653.77

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