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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,734.84, 1,149,227.19 and 470,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,734.84, 1,149,227.19 and 470,026.35 is: 648,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,734.84 : 1,149,227.19 = 470,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,734.84/1,149,227.19 = 470,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,734.84x = 1,149,227.19 × 470,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,734.84x = 540,167,061,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,167,061,436.46/832,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,666.34

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