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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,770.03, 1,149,153.42 and 488,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,770.03, 1,149,153.42 and 488,569.95 is: 674,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,770.03 : 1,149,153.42 = 488,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,770.03/1,149,153.42 = 488,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,770.03x = 1,149,153.42 × 488,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,770.03x = 561,441,823,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,441,823,205.96/832,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,185.91

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