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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,326.06, 1,248,481.17 and 263,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,326.06, 1,248,481.17 and 263,705.58 is: 395,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,326.06 : 1,248,481.17 = 263,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,326.06/1,248,481.17 = 263,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,326.06x = 1,248,481.17 × 263,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,326.06x = 329,231,451,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,231,451,053.93/832,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,555.86

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