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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,098.40, 1,248,147.60 and 496,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,098.40, 1,248,147.60 and 496,175.20 is: 744,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,098.40 : 1,248,147.60 = 496,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,098.40/1,248,147.60 = 496,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,098.40x = 1,248,147.60 × 496,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,098.40x = 619,299,885,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,299,885,059.52/832,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,262.80

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