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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.30, 1,248,184.77 and 326,414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.30, 1,248,184.77 and 326,414.99 is: 489,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.30 : 1,248,184.77 = 326,414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.30/1,248,184.77 = 326,414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.30x = 1,248,184.77 × 326,414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.30x = 407,426,212,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426,212,976.78/832,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,424.20

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