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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,306.52, 1,148,459.85 and 505,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,306.52, 1,148,459.85 and 505,449.56 is: 697,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,306.52 : 1,148,459.85 = 505,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,306.52/1,148,459.85 = 505,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,306.52x = 1,148,459.85 × 505,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,306.52x = 580,488,520,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,488,520,117.87/832,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,445.60

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