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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,247.20, 1,246,258.80 and 457,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,247.20, 1,246,258.80 and 457,847.20 is: 685,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,247.20 : 1,246,258.80 = 457,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,247.20/1,246,258.80 = 457,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,247.20x = 1,246,258.80 × 457,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,247.20x = 570,596,102,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,596,102,055.36/832,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,608.92

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