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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,427.70, 1,248,641.55 and 718,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,427.70, 1,248,641.55 and 718,266.30 is: 1,077,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,427.70 : 1,248,641.55 = 718,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,427.70/1,248,641.55 = 718,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,427.70x = 1,248,641.55 × 718,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,427.70x = 896,857,146,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,857,146,144.77/832,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,399.45

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