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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,180.64, 1,247,521.64 and 299,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,180.64, 1,247,521.64 and 299,327.12 is: 448,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,180.64 : 1,247,521.64 = 299,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,180.64/1,247,521.64 = 299,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,180.64x = 1,247,521.64 × 299,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,180.64x = 373,417,059,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,417,059,638.88/832,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,721.16

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