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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,506.06, 1,148,491.74 and 488,167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,506.06, 1,148,491.74 and 488,167.17 is: 673,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,506.06 : 1,148,491.74 = 488,167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,506.06/1,148,491.74 = 488,167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,506.06x = 1,148,491.74 × 488,167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,506.06x = 560,655,962,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,655,962,484.18/832,506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,455.71

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