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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,247.26, 1,148,500.83 and 469,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,247.26, 1,148,500.83 and 469,747.15 is: 648,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,247.26 : 1,148,500.83 = 469,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,247.26/1,148,500.83 = 469,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,247.26x = 1,148,500.83 × 469,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,247.26x = 539,504,991,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,504,991,665.14/832,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,250.85

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