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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,973.59, 1,145,366.14 and 481,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,973.59, 1,145,366.14 and 481,181.98 is: 664,032.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,973.59 : 1,145,366.14 = 481,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,973.59/1,145,366.14 = 481,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,973.59x = 1,145,366.14 × 481,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,973.59x = 551,129,547,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,129,547,298.91/829,973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,032.63

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