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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,236.26, 1,148,485.65 and 469,736.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,236.26, 1,148,485.65 and 469,736.15 is: 648,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,236.26 : 1,148,485.65 = 469,736.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,236.26/1,148,485.65 = 469,736.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,236.26x = 1,148,485.65 × 469,736.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,236.26x = 539,485,227,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,485,227,561.25/832,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,235.67

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