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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,844.40, 1,247,152.20 and 332,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,844.40, 1,247,152.20 and 332,951.60 is: 499,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,844.40 : 1,247,152.20 = 332,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,844.40/1,247,152.20 = 332,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,844.40x = 1,247,152.20 × 332,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,844.40x = 415,241,320,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,241,320,433.52/831,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,181.48

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