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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,015.40, 1,248,023.10 and 412,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,015.40, 1,248,023.10 and 412,111.40 is: 618,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,015.40 : 1,248,023.10 = 412,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,015.40/1,248,023.10 = 412,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,015.40x = 1,248,023.10 × 412,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,015.40x = 514,324,546,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,324,546,973.34/832,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,167.10

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