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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,460.63, 1,248,185.30 and 326,415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,460.63, 1,248,185.30 and 326,415.33 is: 489,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,460.63 : 1,248,185.30 = 326,415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,460.63/1,248,185.30 = 326,415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,460.63x = 1,248,185.30 × 326,415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,460.63x = 407,426,814,212.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426,814,212.18/832,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,424.72

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