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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,251.64, 1,248,082.22 and 299,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,251.64, 1,248,082.22 and 299,629.64 is: 449,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,251.64 : 1,248,082.22 = 299,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,251.64/1,248,082.22 = 299,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,251.64x = 1,248,082.22 × 299,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,251.64x = 373,962,426,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,962,426,269.00/832,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,338.17

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