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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,473, 1,248,906.33 and 271,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,473, 1,248,906.33 and 271,507.50 is: 407,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,473 : 1,248,906.33 = 271,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,473/1,248,906.33 = 271,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,473x = 1,248,906.33 × 271,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,473x = 339,087,435,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,087,435,392.48/832,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,325.45

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