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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,332.94, 1,147,252.23 and 487,086.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,332.94, 1,147,252.23 and 487,086.49 is: 672,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,332.94 : 1,147,252.23 = 487,086.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,332.94/1,147,252.23 = 487,086.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,332.94x = 1,147,252.23 × 487,086.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,332.94x = 558,811,061,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,811,061,855.37/831,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,186.84

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