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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,239.66, 1,248,064.26 and 299,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,239.66, 1,248,064.26 and 299,617.68 is: 449,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,239.66 : 1,248,064.26 = 299,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,239.66/1,248,064.26 = 299,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,239.66x = 1,248,064.26 × 299,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,239.66x = 373,942,118,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,942,118,072.12/832,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,320.23

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