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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,429.57, 1,148,329.65 and 505,655.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,429.57, 1,148,329.65 and 505,655.89 is: 697,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,429.57 : 1,148,329.65 = 505,655.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,429.57/1,148,329.65 = 505,655.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,429.57x = 1,148,329.65 × 505,655.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,429.57x = 580,659,651,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,659,651,184.14/832,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,548.08

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