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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,263.76, 1,148,523.60 and 469,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,263.76, 1,148,523.60 and 469,763.68 is: 648,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,263.76 : 1,148,523.60 = 469,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,263.76/1,148,523.60 = 469,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,263.76x = 1,148,523.60 × 469,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,263.76x = 539,534,672,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,534,672,902.85/832,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,273.66

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