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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,464.54, 1,148,677.88 and 488,170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,464.54, 1,148,677.88 and 488,170.53 is: 673,603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,464.54 : 1,148,677.88 = 488,170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,464.54/1,148,677.88 = 488,170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,464.54x = 1,148,677.88 × 488,170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,464.54x = 560,750,687,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,750,687,038.02/832,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,603.09

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