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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,322.33, 1,248,538.86 and 292,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,322.33, 1,248,538.86 and 292,513.32 is: 438,789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,322.33 : 1,248,538.86 = 292,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,322.33/1,248,538.86 = 292,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,322.33x = 1,248,538.86 × 292,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,322.33x = 365,214,251,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,214,251,769.64/832,322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,789.44

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