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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,593.87, 1,149,009.39 and 470,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,593.87, 1,149,009.39 and 470,082.24 is: 648,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,593.87 : 1,149,009.39 = 470,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,593.87/1,149,009.39 = 470,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,593.87x = 1,149,009.39 × 470,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,593.87x = 540,128,907,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,128,907,832.23/832,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,730.34

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