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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,233.96, 1,148,463.09 and 469,648.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,233.96, 1,148,463.09 and 469,648.17 is: 648,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,233.96 : 1,148,463.09 = 469,648.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,233.96/1,148,463.09 = 469,648.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,233.96x = 1,148,463.09 × 469,648.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,233.96x = 539,373,588,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,373,588,531.05/832,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,103.32

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