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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,891.20, 1,248,415.20 and 459,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,891.20, 1,248,415.20 and 459,182.40 is: 688,265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,891.20 : 1,248,415.20 = 459,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,891.20/1,248,415.20 = 459,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,891.20x = 1,248,415.20 × 459,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,891.20x = 573,250,287,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,250,287,732.48/832,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,265.51

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