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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,020.80, 1,248,031.20 and 333,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,020.80, 1,248,031.20 and 333,742.40 is: 500,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,020.80 : 1,248,031.20 = 333,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,020.80/1,248,031.20 = 333,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,020.80x = 1,248,031.20 × 333,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,020.80x = 416,520,927,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,520,927,962.88/832,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,613.60

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