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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,536.16, 1,248,664.56 and 299,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,536.16, 1,248,664.56 and 299,957.92 is: 449,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,536.16 : 1,248,664.56 = 299,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,536.16/1,248,664.56 = 299,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,536.16x = 1,248,664.56 × 299,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,536.16x = 374,546,824,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,546,824,195.32/832,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,886.55

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