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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,489.75, 1,148,056.22 and 552,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,489.75, 1,148,056.22 and 552,591.95 is: 762,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,489.75 : 1,148,056.22 = 552,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,489.75/1,148,056.22 = 552,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,489.75x = 1,148,056.22 × 552,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,489.75x = 634,406,622,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,406,622,556.47/832,489.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,059.38

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