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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,005.60, 1,248,008.40 and 655,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,005.60, 1,248,008.40 and 655,058.40 is: 982,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,005.60 : 1,248,008.40 = 655,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,005.60/1,248,008.40 = 655,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,005.60x = 1,248,008.40 × 655,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,005.60x = 817,518,385,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,518,385,690.56/832,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,587.60

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