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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,524.76, 1,248,021.70 and 299,915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,524.76, 1,248,021.70 and 299,915.56 is: 449,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,524.76 : 1,248,021.70 = 299,915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,524.76/1,248,021.70 = 299,915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,524.76x = 1,248,021.70 × 299,915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,524.76x = 374,301,127,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,301,127,047.65/832,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,597.59

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