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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,013.80, 1,248,020.70 and 333,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,013.80, 1,248,020.70 and 333,735.40 is: 500,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,013.80 : 1,248,020.70 = 333,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,013.80/1,248,020.70 = 333,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,013.80x = 1,248,020.70 × 333,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,013.80x = 416,508,687,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,508,687,522.78/832,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,603.10

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