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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,392.60, 1,248,588.90 and 360,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,392.60, 1,248,588.90 and 360,000.60 is: 540,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,392.60 : 1,248,588.90 = 360,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,392.60/1,248,588.90 = 360,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,392.60x = 1,248,588.90 × 360,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,392.60x = 449,492,753,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,492,753,153.34/832,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,000.90

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