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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,524, 1,148,882.60 and 469,950.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,524, 1,148,882.60 and 469,950.99 is: 648,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,524 : 1,148,882.60 = 469,950.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,524/1,148,882.60 = 469,950.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,524x = 1,148,882.60 × 469,950.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,524x = 539,918,515,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,918,515,263.77/832,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,532.07

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