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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,305.47, 1,148,458.39 and 505,448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,305.47, 1,148,458.39 and 505,448.50 is: 697,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,305.47 : 1,148,458.39 = 505,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,305.47/1,148,458.39 = 505,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,305.47x = 1,148,458.39 × 505,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,305.47x = 580,486,570,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,486,570,537.92/832,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,444.14

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