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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,307.72, 1,247,712.06 and 299,454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,307.72, 1,247,712.06 and 299,454.12 is: 448,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,307.72 : 1,247,712.06 = 299,454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,307.72/1,247,712.06 = 299,454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,307.72x = 1,247,712.06 × 299,454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,307.72x = 373,632,516,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,632,516,940.69/832,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,911.51

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