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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,068.95, 1,147,890.42 and 487,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,068.95, 1,147,890.42 and 487,730.30 is: 672,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,068.95 : 1,147,890.42 = 487,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,068.95/1,147,890.42 = 487,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,068.95x = 1,147,890.42 × 487,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,068.95x = 559,860,933,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,860,933,174.27/832,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,854.02

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