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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,974.34, 1,145,367.18 and 481,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,974.34, 1,145,367.18 and 481,182.73 is: 664,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,974.34 : 1,145,367.18 = 481,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,974.34/1,145,367.18 = 481,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,974.34x = 1,145,367.18 × 481,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,974.34x = 551,130,906,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,130,906,152.08/829,974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,033.67

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