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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,950.30, 1,248,696.45 and 565,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,950.30, 1,248,696.45 and 565,844.70 is: 848,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,950.30 : 1,248,696.45 = 565,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,950.30/1,248,696.45 = 565,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,950.30x = 1,248,696.45 × 565,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,950.30x = 706,568,268,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,568,268,141.32/832,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,271.82

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