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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,351.62, 1,248,231.96 and 299,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,351.62, 1,248,231.96 and 299,729.64 is: 449,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,351.62 : 1,248,231.96 = 299,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,351.62/1,248,231.96 = 299,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,351.62x = 1,248,231.96 × 299,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,351.62x = 374,132,116,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,132,116,007.29/832,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,488.06

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