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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,308.27, 1,148,589.32 and 469,747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,308.27, 1,148,589.32 and 469,747.41 is: 648,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,308.27 : 1,148,589.32 = 469,747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,308.27/1,148,589.32 = 469,747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,308.27x = 1,148,589.32 × 469,747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,308.27x = 539,546,858,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,546,858,223.66/832,308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,253.63

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