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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,493.75, 1,148,061.73 and 552,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,493.75, 1,148,061.73 and 552,595.95 is: 762,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,493.75 : 1,148,061.73 = 552,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,493.75/1,148,061.73 = 552,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,493.75x = 1,148,061.73 × 552,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,493.75x = 634,414,262,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,414,262,347.99/832,493.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,064.90

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