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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,306.02, 1,148,459.16 and 505,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,306.02, 1,148,459.16 and 505,449.06 is: 697,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,306.02 : 1,148,459.16 = 505,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,306.02/1,148,459.16 = 505,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,306.02x = 1,148,459.16 × 505,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,306.02x = 580,487,602,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,487,602,870.39/832,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,444.92

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