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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,006.80, 1,248,010.20 and 333,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,006.80, 1,248,010.20 and 333,728.40 is: 500,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,006.80 : 1,248,010.20 = 333,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,006.80/1,248,010.20 = 333,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,006.80x = 1,248,010.20 × 333,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,006.80x = 416,496,447,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,496,447,229.68/832,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,592.60

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