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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,599.52, 1,147,605.75 and 469,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,599.52, 1,147,605.75 and 469,022.28 is: 647,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,599.52 : 1,147,605.75 = 469,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,599.52/1,147,605.75 = 469,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,599.52x = 1,147,605.75 × 469,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,599.52x = 538,252,665,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,252,665,406.11/831,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,249.85

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