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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,282.72, 1,148,223.36 and 483,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,282.72, 1,148,223.36 and 483,363.72 is: 666,852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,282.72 : 1,148,223.36 = 483,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,282.72/1,148,223.36 = 483,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,282.72x = 1,148,223.36 × 483,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,282.72x = 555,009,514,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,009,514,680.50/832,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,852.14

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