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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,311.88, 1,148,595.76 and 488,077.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,311.88, 1,148,595.76 and 488,077.74 is: 673,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,311.88 : 1,148,595.76 = 488,077.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,311.88/1,148,595.76 = 488,077.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,311.88x = 1,148,595.76 × 488,077.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,311.88x = 560,604,022,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,604,022,714.38/832,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,550.43

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