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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,280.81, 1,148,551.45 and 469,719.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,280.81, 1,148,551.45 and 469,719.95 is: 648,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,280.81 : 1,148,551.45 = 469,719.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,280.81/1,148,551.45 = 469,719.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,280.81x = 1,148,551.45 × 469,719.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,280.81x = 539,497,522,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,497,522,749.37/832,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,215.75

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