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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,033.89, 1,248,238.76 and 263,449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,033.89, 1,248,238.76 and 263,449.53 is: 395,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,033.89 : 1,248,238.76 = 263,449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,033.89/1,248,238.76 = 263,449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,033.89x = 1,248,238.76 × 263,449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,033.89x = 328,847,913,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,847,913,332.54/832,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,233.80

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