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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,292.82, 1,148,568 and 469,731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,292.82, 1,148,568 and 469,731.96 is: 648,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,292.82 : 1,148,568 = 469,731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,292.82/1,148,568 = 469,731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,292.82x = 1,148,568 × 469,731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,292.82x = 539,519,097,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,519,097,833.28/832,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,232.31

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