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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,181.40, 1,248,272.10 and 412,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,181.40, 1,248,272.10 and 412,277.40 is: 618,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,181.40 : 1,248,272.10 = 412,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,181.40/1,248,272.10 = 412,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,181.40x = 1,248,272.10 × 412,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,181.40x = 514,634,375,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,634,375,880.54/832,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,416.10

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