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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,457.04, 1,248,179.90 and 326,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,457.04, 1,248,179.90 and 326,411.73 is: 489,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,457.04 : 1,248,179.90 = 326,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,457.04/1,248,179.90 = 326,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,457.04x = 1,248,179.90 × 326,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,457.04x = 407,420,560,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,420,560,510.23/832,457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,419.32

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