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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,242.76, 1,148,494.60 and 469,742.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,242.76, 1,148,494.60 and 469,742.64 is: 648,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,242.76 : 1,148,494.60 = 469,742.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,242.76/1,148,494.60 = 469,742.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,242.76x = 1,148,494.60 × 469,742.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,242.76x = 539,496,885,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,496,885,429.74/832,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,244.61

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