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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,495.70, 1,248,743.55 and 453,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,495.70, 1,248,743.55 and 453,269.90 is: 679,904.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,495.70 : 1,248,743.55 = 453,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,495.70/1,248,743.55 = 453,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,495.70x = 1,248,743.55 × 453,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,495.70x = 566,017,864,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,017,864,034.15/832,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,904.85

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