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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,159.96, 1,248,369.54 and 271,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,159.96, 1,248,369.54 and 271,063.96 is: 406,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,159.96 : 1,248,369.54 = 271,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,159.96/1,248,369.54 = 271,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,159.96x = 1,248,369.54 × 271,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,159.96x = 338,387,991,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,387,991,055.78/832,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,638.16

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