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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,412.64, 1,148,448.28 and 541,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,412.64, 1,148,448.28 and 541,891.56 is: 747,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,412.64 : 1,148,448.28 = 541,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,412.64/1,148,448.28 = 541,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,412.64x = 1,148,448.28 × 541,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,412.64x = 622,334,430,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,334,430,028.52/832,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,627.32

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