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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,241.16, 1,248,066.51 and 299,619.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,241.16, 1,248,066.51 and 299,619.18 is: 449,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,241.16 : 1,248,066.51 = 299,619.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,241.16/1,248,066.51 = 299,619.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,241.16x = 1,248,066.51 × 299,619.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,241.16x = 373,944,664,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,944,664,311.66/832,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,322.48

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