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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,152.96, 1,248,359.04 and 271,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,152.96, 1,248,359.04 and 271,056.96 is: 406,627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,152.96 : 1,248,359.04 = 271,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,152.96/1,248,359.04 = 271,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,152.96x = 1,248,359.04 × 271,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,152.96x = 338,376,406,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,376,406,370.92/832,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,627.65

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