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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,309.52, 1,148,463.99 and 505,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,309.52, 1,148,463.99 and 505,452.56 is: 697,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,309.52 : 1,148,463.99 = 505,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,309.52/1,148,463.99 = 505,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,309.52x = 1,148,463.99 × 505,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,309.52x = 580,494,058,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,494,058,070.99/832,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,449.74

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