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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,017.60, 1,148,595.84 and 526,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,017.60, 1,148,595.84 and 526,363.20 is: 726,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,017.60 : 1,148,595.84 = 526,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,017.60/1,148,595.84 = 526,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,017.60x = 1,148,595.84 × 526,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,017.60x = 604,578,581,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,578,581,849.09/832,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,641.58

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