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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,056.59, 1,148,308.29 and 469,495.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,056.59, 1,148,308.29 and 469,495.73 is: 647,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,056.59 : 1,148,308.29 = 469,495.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,056.59/1,148,308.29 = 469,495.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,056.59x = 1,148,308.29 × 469,495.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,056.59x = 539,125,833,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,125,833,137.06/832,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,943.71

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