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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,230.40, 1,248,345.60 and 412,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,230.40, 1,248,345.60 and 412,326.40 is: 618,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,230.40 : 1,248,345.60 = 412,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,230.40/1,248,345.60 = 412,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,230.40x = 1,248,345.60 × 412,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,230.40x = 514,725,847,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,725,847,203.84/832,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,489.60

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