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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,294.44, 1,247,916.78 and 458,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,294.44, 1,247,916.78 and 458,579.88 is: 687,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,294.44 : 1,247,916.78 = 458,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,294.44/1,247,916.78 = 458,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,294.44x = 1,247,916.78 × 458,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,294.44x = 572,269,527,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,269,527,222.39/832,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,580.62

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