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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,720.40, 1,246,128.15 and 566,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,720.40, 1,246,128.15 and 566,999.90 is: 848,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,720.40 : 1,246,128.15 = 566,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,720.40/1,246,128.15 = 566,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,720.40x = 1,246,128.15 × 566,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,720.40x = 706,554,536,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,554,536,437.19/832,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,489.52

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