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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,099.40, 1,248,149.10 and 496,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,099.40, 1,248,149.10 and 496,176.20 is: 744,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,099.40 : 1,248,149.10 = 496,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,099.40/1,248,149.10 = 496,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,099.40x = 1,248,149.10 × 496,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,099.40x = 619,301,877,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,301,877,471.42/832,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,264.30

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