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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,453.08, 1,148,661.66 and 505,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,453.08, 1,148,661.66 and 505,596 is: 697,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,453.08 : 1,148,661.66 = 505,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,453.08/1,148,661.66 = 505,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,453.08x = 1,148,661.66 × 505,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,453.08x = 580,758,740,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,758,740,649.36/832,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,647.42

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