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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,248.20, 1,246,260.30 and 457,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,248.20, 1,246,260.30 and 457,848.20 is: 685,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,248.20 : 1,246,260.30 = 457,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,248.20/1,246,260.30 = 457,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,248.20x = 1,246,260.30 × 457,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,248.20x = 570,598,035,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,598,035,086.46/832,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,610.42

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