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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,210.79, 1,148,439.54 and 464,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,210.79, 1,148,439.54 and 464,693.60 is: 641,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,210.79 : 1,148,439.54 = 464,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,210.79/1,148,439.54 = 464,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,210.79x = 1,148,439.54 × 464,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,210.79x = 533,672,499,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,672,499,764.77/832,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,270.83

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