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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,171.87, 1,148,406.59 and 469,600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,171.87, 1,148,406.59 and 469,600.07 is: 648,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,171.87 : 1,148,406.59 = 469,600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,171.87/1,148,406.59 = 469,600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,171.87x = 1,148,406.59 × 469,600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,171.87x = 539,291,815,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,291,815,575.48/832,171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,053.41

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