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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,457.79, 1,148,012.06 and 552,559.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,457.79, 1,148,012.06 and 552,559.95 is: 762,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,457.79 : 1,148,012.06 = 552,559.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,457.79/1,148,012.06 = 552,559.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,457.79x = 1,148,012.06 × 552,559.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,457.79x = 634,345,483,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,345,483,710.20/832,457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,015.19

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