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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,295.02, 1,246,838.85 and 332,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,295.02, 1,246,838.85 and 332,663.34 is: 498,953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,295.02 : 1,246,838.85 = 332,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,295.02/1,246,838.85 = 332,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,295.02x = 1,246,838.85 × 332,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,295.02x = 414,777,576,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,777,576,282.76/831,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,953.52

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