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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,392.40, 1,248,358.20 and 333,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,392.40, 1,248,358.20 and 333,806.80 is: 500,617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,392.40 : 1,248,358.20 = 333,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,392.40/1,248,358.20 = 333,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,392.40x = 1,248,358.20 × 333,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,392.40x = 416,710,455,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,710,455,995.76/832,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,617.80

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