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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,838.22, 1,147,989.89 and 469,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,838.22, 1,147,989.89 and 469,129.74 is: 647,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,838.22 : 1,147,989.89 = 469,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,838.22/1,147,989.89 = 469,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,838.22x = 1,147,989.89 × 469,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,838.22x = 538,556,198,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,556,198,618.33/831,838.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,429.01

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