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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,160.46, 1,248,370.29 and 271,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,160.46, 1,248,370.29 and 271,064.46 is: 406,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,160.46 : 1,248,370.29 = 271,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,160.46/1,248,370.29 = 271,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,160.46x = 1,248,370.29 × 271,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,160.46x = 338,388,818,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,388,818,538.89/832,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,638.91

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