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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,262.76, 1,148,522.22 and 469,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,262.76, 1,148,522.22 and 469,762.68 is: 648,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,262.76 : 1,148,522.22 = 469,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,262.76/1,148,522.22 = 469,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,262.76x = 1,148,522.22 × 469,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,262.76x = 539,532,876,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,532,876,106.75/832,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,272.28

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