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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631,379.06, 2,447,317.53 and 832,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631,379.06, 2,447,317.53 and 832,224.56 is: 1,248,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631,379.06 : 2,447,317.53 = 832,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631,379.06/2,447,317.53 = 832,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631,379.06x = 2,447,317.53 × 832,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631,379.06x = 2,036,717,742,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,717,742,347.95/1,631,379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,463.83

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