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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,341.72, 1,148,543.64 and 483,413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,341.72, 1,148,543.64 and 483,413.97 is: 667,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,341.72 : 1,148,543.64 = 483,413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,341.72/1,148,543.64 = 483,413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,341.72x = 1,148,543.64 × 483,413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,341.72x = 555,222,040,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,222,040,730.65/832,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,060.21

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