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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,058.60, 1,248,087.90 and 496,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,058.60, 1,248,087.90 and 496,135.40 is: 744,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,058.60 : 1,248,087.90 = 496,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,058.60/1,248,087.90 = 496,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,058.60x = 1,248,087.90 × 496,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,058.60x = 619,220,589,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,220,589,501.66/832,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,203.10

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