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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,297.94, 1,247,922.03 and 458,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,297.94, 1,247,922.03 and 458,583.38 is: 687,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,297.94 : 1,247,922.03 = 458,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,297.94/1,247,922.03 = 458,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,297.94x = 1,247,922.03 × 458,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,297.94x = 572,276,302,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,276,302,493.86/832,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,585.87

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