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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,465.40, 1,245,237.30 and 331,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,465.40, 1,245,237.30 and 331,265.40 is: 496,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,465.40 : 1,245,237.30 = 331,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,465.40/1,245,237.30 = 331,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,465.40x = 1,245,237.30 × 331,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,465.40x = 412,504,032,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,504,032,279.42/830,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,714.29

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