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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,246.60, 1,248,953.10 and 359,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,246.60, 1,248,953.10 and 359,271.40 is: 539,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,246.60 : 1,248,953.10 = 359,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,246.60/1,248,953.10 = 359,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,246.60x = 1,248,953.10 × 359,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,246.60x = 448,713,128,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,713,128,771.34/832,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,158.86

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