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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,750.72, 1,247,089.53 and 326,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,750.72, 1,247,089.53 and 326,362.76 is: 489,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,750.72 : 1,247,089.53 = 326,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,750.72/1,247,089.53 = 326,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,750.72x = 1,247,089.53 × 326,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,750.72x = 407,003,574,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,003,574,742.46/831,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,333.60

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