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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,299.44, 1,247,924.28 and 458,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,299.44, 1,247,924.28 and 458,584.88 is: 687,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,299.44 : 1,247,924.28 = 458,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,299.44/1,247,924.28 = 458,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,299.44x = 1,247,924.28 × 458,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,299.44x = 572,279,206,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,279,206,192.89/832,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,588.12

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