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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,024.60, 1,248,036.90 and 333,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,024.60, 1,248,036.90 and 333,746.20 is: 500,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,024.60 : 1,248,036.90 = 333,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,024.60/1,248,036.90 = 333,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,024.60x = 1,248,036.90 × 333,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,024.60x = 416,527,572,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,527,572,834.78/832,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,619.30

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