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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,038.54, 1,248,156.21 and 271,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,038.54, 1,248,156.21 and 271,073.04 is: 406,641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,038.54 : 1,248,156.21 = 271,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,038.54/1,248,156.21 = 271,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,038.54x = 1,248,156.21 × 271,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,038.54x = 338,341,498,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,341,498,239.58/832,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,641.62

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