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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,536.91, 1,148,900.46 and 469,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,536.91, 1,148,900.46 and 469,963.90 is: 648,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,536.91 : 1,148,900.46 = 469,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,536.91/1,148,900.46 = 469,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,536.91x = 1,148,900.46 × 469,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,536.91x = 539,941,740,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,941,740,893.39/832,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,549.91

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