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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,027.14, 1,248,228.69 and 263,442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,027.14, 1,248,228.69 and 263,442.78 is: 395,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,027.14 : 1,248,228.69 = 263,442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,027.14/1,248,228.69 = 263,442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,027.14x = 1,248,228.69 × 263,442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,027.14x = 328,836,836,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,836,836,169.36/832,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,223.69

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