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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,562.75, 1,249,342.34 and 359,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,562.75, 1,249,342.34 and 359,248.11 is: 539,087.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,562.75 : 1,249,342.34 = 359,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,562.75/1,249,342.34 = 359,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,562.75x = 1,249,342.34 × 359,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,562.75x = 448,823,872,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,823,872,591.74/832,562.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,087.14

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