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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,001.60, 1,248,002.40 and 823,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,001.60, 1,248,002.40 and 823,707.20 is: 1,235,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,001.60 : 1,248,002.40 = 823,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,001.60/1,248,002.40 = 823,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,001.60x = 1,248,002.40 × 823,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,001.60x = 1,027,988,562,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,988,562,497.28/832,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,560.80

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