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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,137.40, 1,248,206.10 and 412,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,137.40, 1,248,206.10 and 412,233.40 is: 618,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,137.40 : 1,248,206.10 = 412,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,137.40/1,248,206.10 = 412,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,137.40x = 1,248,206.10 × 412,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,137.40x = 514,552,244,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,552,244,503.74/832,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,350.10

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