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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,836, 1,149,313.68 and 475,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,836, 1,149,313.68 and 475,132.32 is: 655,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,836 : 1,149,313.68 = 475,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,836/1,149,313.68 = 475,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,836x = 1,149,313.68 × 475,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,836x = 546,076,075,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,076,075,186.14/832,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,682.60

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