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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,011.48, 1,248,179.04 and 319,639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,011.48, 1,248,179.04 and 319,639.29 is: 479,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,011.48 : 1,248,179.04 = 319,639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,011.48/1,248,179.04 = 319,639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,011.48x = 1,248,179.04 × 319,639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,011.48x = 398,967,062,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,967,062,138.48/832,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,521.10

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