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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,704.48, 1,148,652.51 and 501,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,704.48, 1,148,652.51 and 501,329.73 is: 691,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,704.48 : 1,148,652.51 = 501,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,704.48/1,148,652.51 = 501,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,704.48x = 1,148,652.51 × 501,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,704.48x = 575,853,652,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,853,652,702.12/832,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,546.24

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