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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,639.42, 1,147,660.83 and 469,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,639.42, 1,147,660.83 and 469,062.18 is: 647,304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,639.42 : 1,147,660.83 = 469,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,639.42/1,147,660.83 = 469,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,639.42x = 1,147,660.83 × 469,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,639.42x = 538,324,290,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,324,290,820.41/831,639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,304.92

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