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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,221.80, 1,248,332.70 and 666,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,221.80, 1,248,332.70 and 666,333.80 is: 999,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,221.80 : 1,248,332.70 = 666,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,221.80/1,248,332.70 = 666,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,221.80x = 1,248,332.70 × 666,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,221.80x = 831,806,271,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,806,271,655.26/832,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,500.70

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