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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,241.76, 1,148,493.24 and 469,741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,241.76, 1,148,493.24 and 469,741.65 is: 648,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,241.76 : 1,148,493.24 = 469,741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,241.76/1,148,493.24 = 469,741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,241.76x = 1,148,493.24 × 469,741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,241.76x = 539,495,109,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,495,109,571.45/832,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,243.26

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