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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,295.61, 1,148,571.90 and 469,734.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,295.61, 1,148,571.90 and 469,734.75 is: 648,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,295.61 : 1,148,571.90 = 469,734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,295.61/1,148,571.90 = 469,734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,295.61x = 1,148,571.90 × 469,734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,295.61x = 539,524,134,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,524,134,303.53/832,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,236.19

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