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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,470, 1,248,199.35 and 326,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,470, 1,248,199.35 and 326,424.70 is: 489,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,470 : 1,248,199.35 = 326,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,470/1,248,199.35 = 326,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,470x = 1,248,199.35 × 326,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,470x = 407,443,098,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,443,098,363.95/832,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,438.78

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