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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,611.72, 1,148,224.32 and 552,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,611.72, 1,148,224.32 and 552,713.88 is: 762,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,611.72 : 1,148,224.32 = 552,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,611.72/1,148,224.32 = 552,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,611.72x = 1,148,224.32 × 552,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,611.72x = 634,639,519,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,639,519,017.56/832,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,227.46

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