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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,129.40, 1,246,758.90 and 357,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,129.40, 1,246,758.90 and 357,830.20 is: 536,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,129.40 : 1,246,758.90 = 357,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,129.40/1,246,758.90 = 357,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,129.40x = 1,246,758.90 × 357,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,129.40x = 446,127,986,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,127,986,538.78/831,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,773.20

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