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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,249.26, 1,148,503.58 and 469,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,249.26, 1,148,503.58 and 469,749.16 is: 648,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,249.26 : 1,148,503.58 = 469,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,249.26/1,148,503.58 = 469,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,249.26x = 1,148,503.58 × 469,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,249.26x = 539,508,591,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,508,591,961.99/832,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,253.62

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