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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,770.28, 1,149,153.77 and 488,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,770.28, 1,149,153.77 and 488,570.20 is: 674,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,770.28 : 1,149,153.77 = 488,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,770.28/1,149,153.77 = 488,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,770.28x = 1,149,153.77 × 488,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,770.28x = 561,442,281,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,442,281,923.92/832,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,186.26

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