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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,985.68, 1,248,023.88 and 263,324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,985.68, 1,248,023.88 and 263,324.31 is: 395,000.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,985.68 : 1,248,023.88 = 263,324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,985.68/1,248,023.88 = 263,324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,985.68x = 1,248,023.88 × 263,324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,985.68x = 328,635,027,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,635,027,064.52/831,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,000.82

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