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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,255.70, 1,246,271.55 and 457,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,255.70, 1,246,271.55 and 457,855.70 is: 685,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,255.70 : 1,246,271.55 = 457,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,255.70/1,246,271.55 = 457,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,255.70x = 1,246,271.55 × 457,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,255.70x = 570,612,532,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,612,532,915.34/832,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,621.66

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