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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,498.76, 1,148,068.62 and 552,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,498.76, 1,148,068.62 and 552,600.96 is: 762,071.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,498.76 : 1,148,068.62 = 552,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,498.76/1,148,068.62 = 552,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,498.76x = 1,148,068.62 × 552,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,498.76x = 634,423,821,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,423,821,557.88/832,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,071.79

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